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2,297 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:14:01
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
331 ft
Altitude min
344 ft
Altitude max
331 ft
Altitude start
341 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-2.3%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
1,027 ft
Distance climb
820 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:14:01
Avg time

Douster's Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buchan Country Park
    Crawley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #243936 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36625 in Trail Running
    • #137860 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Dec - Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    West Sussex County Council

A gentle alternative to The Awakening that children from 7yrs old will be capable of doing with their parents providing they can ride unaided and without stabilisers.

Access Info

After crossing the bridge, follow the trail down toward the lake and bear left, continue along this trail until you reach the first turn to the right which will cross between Douster Pond & Island Pond, then follow this round to the right to complete a loop of Douster Pond.

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Local Trail Association

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Douster's Loop located?
      Douster's Loop is located in Buchan Country Park, Crawley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Buchan Country Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.09576, -0.22307.
      ▼ How hard is Douster's Loop?
      Douster's Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Douster's Loop?
      Douster's Loop has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 331 ft to 344 ft.
      ▼ Is Douster's Loop a point to point trail?
      Douster's Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Douster's Loop?
      Douster's Loop is 2,297 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Douster's Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Douster's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Douster's Loop?
      Douster's Loop is best visited during: Dec - Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Douster's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Douster's Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Douster's Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Douster's Loop. The trail is 2,297 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Douster's Loop?
      Douster's Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 52 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 73 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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