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1,168 ft
Distance
-185 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-185 ft
Altitude change
495 ft
Altitude min
680 ft
Altitude max
680 ft
Altitude start
495 ft
Altitude end
-15.8%
Grade
-32.9%
Grade max
-3.7%
Grade min
1,168 ft
Distance down
00:02:39
Avg time
Fergs Varsity Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWharncliffe Woods
Sheffield -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
Follow the run down and rather than turn off to the left keep going straight down. This run gets very very steep so be warned.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 53 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 272 rides
- Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Directions to fergs-varsity trailhead
(53.449500, -1.543220)
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mtb
0:48 |
178 |
Apr 14, 2021 , Sheffield
mtb
3:23 |
2323 |
Mar 31, 2020 , Sheffield
mtb
11:13 |
215 |
Mar 12, 2020 , Sheffield
mtb
0:09 |
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Jun 20, 2018 , Sheffield
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Best of Wharncliffe & Greno (Short) Featured
9 miles • 1,557 ft • 15 • Loop •
Taking in Steel City Downhill, and some of Wharncliffe's best trails.
4 Reviews & Comments
jacobbooth234
Went arse over tits on this, good run but not for beginners (like me)????
boo01
The trails been cleared now ???? & new trail starts just after the steep entrance, Carling cans ! Berms some drops & a steep section #mint
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