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3,389 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-279 ft
Descent
00:06:31
Avg time
-276 ft
Altitude change
758 ft
Altitude min
1,033 ft
Altitude max
1,033 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
4.5%
Grade min
125 ft
Distance climb
2,917 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
00:06:31
Avg time

Daves Start Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hopton Woods
    Ludlow
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #34673 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4523 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Daves Start is a highly rated 1 km popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Ludlow. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 115 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Daves Start Trail Reports

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Aug 11, 2025 @ 3:27pm
Aug 11, 2025
Apr 2, 2025 @ 2:06pm
Apr 2, 2025
 says closed but trees now cleared
Mar 17, 2025 @ 2:14pm
Mar 17, 2025
 says closed but trees have been cleared
Jul 15, 2024 @ 3:41am
Jul 15, 2024
May 3, 2023 @ 2:06am
May 3, 2023
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Status:
on Aug 11, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to daves-start trailhead (52.394000, -2.959580)
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      Oct 1, 2018 @ 5:44am
      Oct 1, 2018

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      Dave’s Start
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      2:51 | | Jul 15, 2024 , Ludlow
      4.6 ★★★★★
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      4 ★ 43%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Daves Start located?
      Daves Start is located in Hopton Woods, Ludlow, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hopton Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.394, -2.95958.
      ▼ How hard is Daves Start?
      Daves Start is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Daves Start?
      Daves Start has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 279 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 758 ft to 1,033 ft.
      ▼ Is Daves Start a point to point trail?
      Yes, Daves Start is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Daves Start?
      Daves Start is 3,389 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Daves Start?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Daves Start. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Daves Start?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Daves Start. The trail is 3,389 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Daves Start?
      Daves Start is a very popular trail. There have been 1,696 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,723 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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