more stats
1,050 ft
Distance
-90 ft
Descent
00:01:12
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
708 ft
Altitude min
801 ft
Altitude max
801 ft
Altitude start
709 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-23.5%
Grade max
912 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:01:12
Avg time

Hard Work Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Alyth Hill
    Alyth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99977 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96809 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,397 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,271 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014

Natural trail winding its way down a strip of mixed woodland. Expect flat turns, muddy turns , off camber turns and a couple of wee berms. Watch out for roots. Trail start changed after storm damage.

Tags
Berms

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 28 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Hard Work Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2022 @ 2:23pm
Sep 18, 2022
 Start relocated to avoid wind fallen trees.
May 30, 2022 @ 8:11am
May 30, 2022
 A route through the trees at the top has been cleared.. Roughly. Proceed with caution. Once through the trees the trail is running sweet. The...
Jan 16, 2022 @ 2:12pm
Jan 16, 2022
 Trees down at the beginning of the trail making it impossible to pass. Access the trail from gate and walk through the small section of trees. It...
Mar 31, 2021 @ 2:29pm
Mar 31, 2021
May 4, 2019 @ 5:56am
May 4, 2019
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Status:
on Sep 18, 2022
Dry
Avg: 3.54 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      May 17, 2021 @ 8:24am
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      May 17, 2021 @ 8:24am
      May 17, 2021
      Drops 1Berms 1

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      Joe Connell | Rise Of The Shredder
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      3:55 | 4509 | Nov 26, 2014 , Alyth
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      0:24 | 816 | Jun 9, 2008 , Alyth
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      3 ★ 25%
      2 ★ 25%
      1 ★ 25%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hard Work located?
      Hard Work is located in Alyth Hill, Alyth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Alyth Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.63176, -3.25373.
      ▼ How hard is Hard Work?
      Hard Work is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hard Work?
      The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 708 ft to 801 ft.
      ▼ Is Hard Work a point to point trail?
      Hard Work is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hard Work?
      Hard Work is 1,050 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hard Work?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hard Work. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hard Work? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hard Work are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hard Work?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Hard Work. The trail is 1,050 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hard Work?
      Hard Work is a very popular trail. There have been 244 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 261 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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