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1,211 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
595 ft
Altitude min
715 ft
Altitude max
706 ft
Altitude start
594 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
5.6%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance climb
928 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:01:25
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Flatlands Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Forest of Dean
    Gloucester
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29618 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15769 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

A separate top section, Flatland is ideal to lead into the bottom section of Sheepskull. Rooty corners darting past tree stumps lead into a sharp drop onto the middle fire road.

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 33 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 355 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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        Directions to flatlands trailhead (51.809990, -2.584560)
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        Flatlands into Sheep Skull
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        775 | Nov 1, 2017 , Gloucester
        Flatlands into Ski Run Chase - Forest of Dean...
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        2:43 | 153 | Jun 27, 2015 , Gloucester
        Flat Lands (FOD) 10/04/15
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        0:57 | 75 | May 1, 2015 , Gloucester
        First FoD Trip of 2015 - Flat Lands into Ski Run
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        3:01 | 141 | Mar 7, 2015 , Gloucester
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flatlands

        ▼ Where is Flatlands located?
        Flatlands is located in Forest of Dean, Gloucester, United Kingdom. It is part of the Forest of Dean trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.80999, -2.58456.
        ▼ How hard is Flatlands?
        Flatlands is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 9.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flatlands?
        Flatlands has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 595 ft to 715 ft.
        ▼ Is Flatlands a point to point trail?
        Yes, Flatlands is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flatlands?
        Flatlands is 1,211 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flatlands?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flatlands. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flatlands?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flatlands are:
        • July (31 activities)
        • August (24 activities)
        • May (18 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Flatlands? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flatlands are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flatlands?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Flatlands. The trail is 1,211 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Flatlands?
        Flatlands is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,300 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,522 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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