more stats
5,026 ft
Distance
236 ft
Climb
00:07:26
Avg time
236 ft
Altitude change
258 ft
Altitude min
494 ft
Altitude max
258 ft
Altitude start
495 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
0.2%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
4,895 ft
Distance climb
131 ft
Distance flat
00:07:26
Avg time

Great Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Slindon
    Arundel
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #279666 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102133 in E-Biking
    • #77681 in Trail Running
    • #291811 in Hiking
    • #20978 in Horseback
    • #46884 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #9,323 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,508 in E-Biking
    • #2,309 in Trail Running
    • #5,439 in Hiking
    • #203 in Horseback
    • #1,421 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Takes you from Slindon to Bignor Hill

Tags
Family friendly

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
All
  • 31 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Great Down Trail Reports

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on Oct 17, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Great Down located?
      Great Down is located in Slindon, Arundel, United Kingdom. It is part of the Slindon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.8824, -0.62613.
      ▼ How hard is Great Down?
      Great Down is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Great Down?
      Great Down has 236 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 258 ft to 494 ft.
      ▼ Is Great Down a point to point trail?
      Great Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Great Down?
      Great Down is 5,026 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Great Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Great Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Great Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Great Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Great Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Great Down. The trail is 5,026 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Great Down?
      Great Down is a moderately popular trail. There have been 326 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 278 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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