This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1,437 ft
Distance
-149 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-149 ft
Altitude change
615 ft
Altitude min
763 ft
Altitude max
763 ft
Altitude start
614 ft
Altitude end
-10.4%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1,437 ft
Distance down
00:02:01
Avg time

Hawkwind Top Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tollymore
    Newcastle
  • AKA
    Going Down
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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

This trail is unsanctioned.

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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.

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Hawkwind Top Section Trail Reports

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Mar 30, 2025 @ 2:03pm
Mar 30, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025 @ 1:59pm
Mar 6, 2025
reporter Top of hill flattened by fallen trees
Dec 28, 2024 @ 10:58am
Dec 28, 2024
Tree down across trail. Easy enough to hop over.
Jan 27, 2024 @ 3:30am
Jan 27, 2024
Dec 16, 2023 @ 3:26am
Dec 16, 2023
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on Mar 30, 2025
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hawkwind Top Section located?
      Hawkwind Top Section is located in Tollymore, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Tollymore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.21384, -5.96582.
      ▼ How hard is Hawkwind Top Section?
      Hawkwind Top Section is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hawkwind Top Section?
      The trail has 149 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 615 ft to 763 ft.
      ▼ Is Hawkwind Top Section a point to point trail?
      Hawkwind Top Section is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hawkwind Top Section?
      Hawkwind Top Section is 1,437 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hawkwind Top Section?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hawkwind Top Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hawkwind Top Section?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hawkwind Top Section are:
      • January (5 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • December (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hawkwind Top Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hawkwind Top Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hawkwind Top Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Hawkwind Top Section. The trail is 1,437 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hawkwind Top Section?
      Hawkwind Top Section is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 651 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 655 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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