more stats
1,453 ft
Distance
-151 ft
Descent
00:01:27
Avg time
-151 ft
Altitude change
400 ft
Altitude min
550 ft
Altitude max
550 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
-10.4%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
1,453 ft
Distance down
00:01:27
Avg time

Hawkwind Middle Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tollymore
    Newcastle
  • AKA
    Whitefort Winder
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #43401 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16031 in E-Biking
    • #346323 in Trail Running
    • #389629 in Hiking
    • #19037 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,205 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #834 in E-Biking
    • #7,283 in Trail Running
    • #7,836 in Hiking
    • #848 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
    Jump, 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
JumpsRock gardens

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
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  • 32 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 105 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hawkwind Middle Section located?
      Hawkwind Middle Section is located in Tollymore, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Tollymore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.21636, -5.96314.
      ▼ How hard is Hawkwind Middle Section?
      Hawkwind Middle Section is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hawkwind Middle Section?
      The trail has 151 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 400 ft to 550 ft.
      ▼ Is Hawkwind Middle Section a point to point trail?
      Hawkwind Middle Section is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hawkwind Middle Section?
      Hawkwind Middle Section is 1,453 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hawkwind Middle Section?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hawkwind Middle Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hawkwind Middle Section?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hawkwind Middle Section are:
      • September (7 activities)
      • January (6 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hawkwind Middle Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hawkwind Middle Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hawkwind Middle Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Hawkwind Middle Section. The trail is 1,453 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hawkwind Middle Section?
      Hawkwind Middle Section is a very popular trail. There have been 948 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,031 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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