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1.0 mile
Distance
-101 ft
Descent
00:17:32
Avg time
-101 ft
Altitude change
995 ft
Altitude min
1,096 ft
Altitude max
1,096 ft
Altitude start
994 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
-0.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:17:32
Avg time

Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whalley
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70519 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57817 in E-Biking
    • #171345 in Trail Running
    • #169921 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Tilhill Forestry

Decent rocky single-track for the top two thirds with some small rollable drops, very boggy and muddy for the final third. Beware walkers and dogs

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  • Last: Nov 4, 2025
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Apr 28, 2024 @ 10:11am
Apr 28, 2024
I thought this was properly blocked with fallen trees at the top. It wasn't like that 12 months ago. However there seems to be fresh tyre tracks...
May 20, 2022 @ 2:40am
May 20, 2022
 Some ruts due to tree felling on lower part.
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        Rob Welch - Dead Squirell
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        0:58 | 7435 | Jan 11, 2020 , Whalley
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        0:58 | 119 | Dec 26, 2015 , Whalley
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        0:20 | 114 | Dec 21, 2014 , Whalley
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        0:47 | 1514 | Jun 1, 2012 , Whalley
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flow

        ▼ Where is Flow located?
        Flow is located in Whalley, United Kingdom. It is part of the Whalley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.86351, -2.52626.
        ▼ How hard is Flow?
        Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flow?
        The trail has 31 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 303 m to 334 m.
        ▼ Is Flow a point to point trail?
        Flow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flow?
        Flow is 1.6 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flow?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flow?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flow are:
        • April (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flow?
        The estimated time to ride Flow is approximately 18 minutes. The trail is 1.6 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Flow?
        Flow is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 69 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 71 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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