more stats
1,998 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:05:59
Avg time
-134 ft
Altitude change
479 ft
Altitude min
620 ft
Altitude max
620 ft
Altitude start
486 ft
Altitude end
-6.682%
Grade
-26.513%
Grade max
5.446%
Grade min
332 ft
Distance climb
1,520 ft
Distance down
146 ft
Distance flat
00:05:59
Avg time

Lathkill switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chesterfield
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #262811 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50611 in Trail Running
    • #38800 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

3 switchbacks, 2 with rock gardens in them. Very slippery after rainfall

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  • 29 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Lathkill switchbacks Trail Reports

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Jul 31, 2024 @ 6:21am
Jul 31, 2024
 Rooty but clear… wear longsleeves so the nettles dont get ya!
Mar 23, 2024 @ 6:31am
Mar 23, 2024
 Pretty muddy at the bottom and the limestone rock a bit slippery in places, plus a bit of erosion after all the recent rain.
Aug 13, 2023 @ 3:05am
Aug 13, 2023
 Route ok, nettles at the bottom.
Sep 25, 2022 @ 2:19am
Sep 25, 2022
Nov 24, 2018 @ 4:05am
Nov 24, 2018
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lathkill switchbacks located?
      Lathkill switchbacks is located in Chesterfield, United Kingdom. It is part of the Chesterfield trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.18493, -1.67587.
      ▼ How hard is Lathkill switchbacks?
      Lathkill switchbacks is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 6.682%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lathkill switchbacks?
      Lathkill switchbacks has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 479 ft to 620 ft.
      ▼ Is Lathkill switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Lathkill switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lathkill switchbacks?
      Lathkill switchbacks is 1,998 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lathkill switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lathkill switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lathkill switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Lathkill switchbacks. The trail is 1,998 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lathkill switchbacks?
      Lathkill switchbacks is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 238 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 213 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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