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1,168 ft
Distance
-63 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
-63 ft
Altitude change
288 ft
Altitude min
351 ft
Altitude max
351 ft
Altitude start
289 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-16.4%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
1,076 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time

Gruffalo Steps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Houghton Forest
    Arundel
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #316614 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134282 in E-Biking
    • #403291 in Trail Running
    • #322931 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #10,445 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,103 in E-Biking
    • #8,509 in Trail Running
    • #6,123 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

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Gruffalo Steps is a 356 m less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Arundel. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gruffalo Steps located?
      Gruffalo Steps is located in Houghton Forest, Arundel, United Kingdom. It is part of the Houghton Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88885, -0.57813.
      ▼ How hard is Gruffalo Steps?
      Gruffalo Steps is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 5.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gruffalo Steps?
      The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 288 ft to 351 ft.
      ▼ Is Gruffalo Steps a point to point trail?
      Gruffalo Steps is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gruffalo Steps?
      Gruffalo Steps is 1,168 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gruffalo Steps?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gruffalo Steps. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gruffalo Steps?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gruffalo Steps are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Gruffalo Steps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gruffalo Steps are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gruffalo Steps?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Gruffalo Steps. The trail is 1,168 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gruffalo Steps?
      Gruffalo Steps is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 116 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 124 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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