more stats
1,325 ft
Distance
-80 ft
Descent
00:01:33
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
986 ft
Altitude min
1,066 ft
Altitude max
1,066 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-20.7%
Grade max
-1.4%
Grade min
1,325 ft
Distance down
00:01:33
Avg time

Darkside Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Eastridge Woods
    Shrewsbury
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56826 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20453 in E-Biking
    • #368287 in Trail Running
    • #361732 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,708 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,107 in E-Biking
    • #7,907 in Trail Running
    • #7,259 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Commission

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AI Generated Description

Darkside Top is a 404 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Shrewsbury. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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on Aug 13, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Darkside Top located?
      Darkside Top is located in Eastridge Woods, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. It is part of the Eastridge Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.62188, -2.90647.
      ▼ How hard is Darkside Top?
      Darkside Top is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 6.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Darkside Top?
      The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 986 ft to 1,066 ft.
      ▼ Is Darkside Top a point to point trail?
      Darkside Top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Darkside Top?
      Darkside Top is 1,325 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Darkside Top?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Darkside Top. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Darkside Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Darkside Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Darkside Top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Darkside Top. The trail is 1,325 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Darkside Top?
      Darkside Top is a very popular trail. There have been 1,054 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,076 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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