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2,392 ft
Distance
-159 ft
Descent
00:02:41
Avg time
-159 ft
Altitude change
271 ft
Altitude min
430 ft
Altitude max
430 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
2,392 ft
Distance down
00:02:41
Avg time

Doris and Bert Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Friston Forest
    Eastbourne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65581 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85718 in E-Biking
    • #136061 in Trail Running
    • #130029 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

Built and created by Chris Mitchell and Grant fox of Southcoast suspension a nice flowing piece of single track with a long left hander the trial utilises an old river bed which makes the last 250m great fun

This trail is unsanctioned.

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6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 119 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Doris and Bert Trail Reports

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Aug 23, 2026 @ 9:38am (Europe/London)
Aug 23, 2026
Mar 22, 2025 @ 3:07pm
Mar 22, 2025
 Small tree down across the trail at the end, however, the trail has been diverted around it.
May 25, 2024 @ 2:32am
May 25, 2024
Jan 6, 2024 @ 3:03am
Jan 6, 2024
Aug 29, 2022 @ 5:50am
Aug 29, 2022
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on Aug 23, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.22 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Doris and Bert located?
      Doris and Bert is located in Friston Forest, Eastbourne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Friston Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.78208, 0.19417.
      ▼ How hard is Doris and Bert?
      Doris and Bert is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Doris and Bert?
      The trail has 159 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 271 ft to 430 ft.
      ▼ Is Doris and Bert a point to point trail?
      Doris and Bert is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Doris and Bert?
      Doris and Bert is 2,392 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Doris and Bert?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Doris and Bert. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Doris and Bert? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Doris and Bert are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Doris and Bert?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Doris and Bert. The trail is 2,392 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Doris and Bert?
      Doris and Bert is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,549 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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