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3,294 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-223 ft
Descent
00:03:00
Avg time
-180 ft
Altitude change
468 ft
Altitude min
647 ft
Altitude max
647 ft
Altitude start
469 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-28.5%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
466 ft
Distance climb
2,300 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:03:00
Avg time
Lower Cliff Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaCannock Chase
Rugeley -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerForestry England
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Lower Cliff is a highly rated 1 km popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Rugeley. Highlights include views. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 139 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 846 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
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- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to lower-cliff trailhead
(52.732490, -1.957540)
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mtb
578 |
May 8, 2018 , Rugeley
mtb
2:57 |
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Mar 23, 2018 , Rugeley
mtb
0:46 |
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Jul 19, 2020 , Rugeley
mtb
2:59 |
178 |
May 20, 2020 , Rugeley
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★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 2,258 ft • 50 • Loop •
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jakeoldfield
Best section at Cannock, really good fun.
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