more stats
1,313 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:01:41
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
791 ft
Altitude min
863 ft
Altitude max
863 ft
Altitude start
791 ft
Altitude end
-5.47%
Grade
-14.497%
Grade max
7.119%
Grade min
115 ft
Distance climb
978 ft
Distance down
221 ft
Distance flat
00:01:41
Avg time

Kipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Barrule Forest Park
    Foxdale
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #368128 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #220371 in E-Biking
    • #341166 in Trail Running
    • #347895 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #11,677 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #8,175 in E-Biking
    • #7,119 in Trail Running
    • #6,889 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture

Single track descent with a ground level boardwalk.

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BermsBoardwalkBridgesFamily friendlyJumps

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Kipper Trail Reports

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Mar 12, 2025 @ 3:39am
Mar 12, 2025
 reporter Closed due to storm damage and forestry operations
Nov 14, 2023 @ 6:32am
Nov 14, 2023
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Mar 31, 2021 @ 3:53am
Mar 31, 2021
 reporter Unsafe tree removed, boardwalk replaced and Kipper Trail now open.
Mar 30, 2021 @ 9:06am
Mar 30, 2021
 reporter A section of the Kipper mountain bike trail at South Barrule will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday 31st March) to allow for the removal of an unsafe...
Nov 28, 2020 @ 1:52am
Nov 28, 2020
 Tree down across the Red Run
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      South Barrule Loop
      17 miles • 2,221 ft • 1 • Loop •
      Nice loop around Barrule, starting and ending in the carpark.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kipper located?
      Kipper is located in South Barrule Forest Park, Foxdale, United Kingdom. It is part of the South Barrule Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.15451, -4.64411.
      ▼ How hard is Kipper?
      Kipper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.47%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kipper?
      Kipper has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 791 ft to 863 ft.
      ▼ Is Kipper a point to point trail?
      Yes, Kipper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kipper?
      Kipper is 1,313 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kipper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Kipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kipper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kipper are:
      • September (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Kipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kipper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Kipper. The trail is 1,313 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kipper?
      Kipper is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 480 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 506 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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