more stats
2,129 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-214 ft
Descent
00:03:27
Avg time
-211 ft
Altitude change
469 ft
Altitude min
680 ft
Altitude max
680 ft
Altitude start
469 ft
Altitude end
-9.895%
Grade
-25.443%
Grade max
6.654%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
1,985 ft
Distance down
114 ft
Distance flat
00:03:27
Avg time

Heath Ledger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carn Brea
    Redruth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #215436 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #335716 in Trail Running
    • #322737 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #7,435 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,974 in Trail Running
    • #6,118 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

The first part isn't bad, quite narrow with gullys to catch the front wheel but after the first real rock drop it gets more serious with tight gaps and drops between rocks that require threading skills to save your sidewalls bottom bracket and derailleur.
In the summer the brambles and ferns get bar height and there's stingers at the bottom so attempt with trousers only.
In winter I can see those gullys getting very boggy.

A challenge

I've downgraded this to a red now I've ridden it in the summer, it's still tricky and expect to dab a few times.

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Faint trailRock gardens

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Heath Ledger Trail Reports

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Nov 2, 2025 @ 5:51pm (Europe/London)
Nov 2, 2025
Jan 28, 2024 @ 2:30am
Jan 28, 2024
 Ideal dry winter conditions. Short sections excessively rutted to catch out those with a low bottom bracket.
Mar 10, 2023 @ 1:41am
Mar 10, 2023
 Clear and low vegetation, a good time of year for this one.
Sep 20, 2022 @ 4:25am
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 15, 2020 @ 10:41am
Sep 15, 2020
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on Nov 2, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heath Ledger located?
      Heath Ledger is located in Carn Brea, Redruth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Carn Brea trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.22006, -5.25262.
      ▼ How hard is Heath Ledger?
      Heath Ledger is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.895%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heath Ledger?
      Heath Ledger has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 214 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 469 ft to 680 ft.
      ▼ Is Heath Ledger a point to point trail?
      Heath Ledger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Heath Ledger?
      Heath Ledger is 2,129 ft long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heath Ledger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Heath Ledger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Heath Ledger?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Heath Ledger are:
      • March (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      • November (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Heath Ledger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heath Ledger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Heath Ledger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Heath Ledger. The trail is 2,129 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heath Ledger?
      Heath Ledger is a very popular trail. There have been 99 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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