more stats
1,316 ft
Distance
-108 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
-108 ft
Altitude change
263 ft
Altitude min
372 ft
Altitude max
372 ft
Altitude start
262 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
-2.4%
Grade min
1,316 ft
Distance down
00:01:32
Avg time

Hawkwind Bottom Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tollymore
    Newcastle
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Secondary Access Road/Trail (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #36498 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21505 in E-Biking
    • #15885 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #946 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,172 in E-Biking
    • #690 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

Fairly flat trail but still flows pretty well when dry, gets boggy and slippy when wet though.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Not to be confused with the official trails! This is an unsanctioned trail and is of comparable difficulty to the black trail centre trails, even when dry.

Tags
BermsRock gardens

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 93 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hawkwind Bottom Section located?
      Hawkwind Bottom Section is located in Tollymore, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Tollymore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.21797, -5.9579.
      ▼ How hard is Hawkwind Bottom Section?
      Hawkwind Bottom Section is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hawkwind Bottom Section?
      The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 263 ft to 372 ft.
      ▼ Is Hawkwind Bottom Section a point to point trail?
      Hawkwind Bottom Section is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hawkwind Bottom Section?
      Hawkwind Bottom Section is 1,316 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hawkwind Bottom Section?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hawkwind Bottom Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hawkwind Bottom Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hawkwind Bottom Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hawkwind Bottom Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Hawkwind Bottom Section. The trail is 1,316 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hawkwind Bottom Section?
      Hawkwind Bottom Section is a very popular trail. There have been 1,044 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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