more stats
541 ft
Distance
-90 ft
Descent
00:02:15
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
667 ft
Altitude min
757 ft
Altitude max
757 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
-16.6%
Grade
-38.7%
Grade max
-7.5%
Grade min
541 ft
Distance down
00:02:15
Avg time

Martial Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Leckhampton Hill
    Cheltenham
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #126181 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86450 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,458 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,876 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    year round
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny, Other
  • Land Owner
    Cheltenham Borough council

Very tight with multiple switchbacks, along with technical roots and rocks

Access Info

best access is from daisy bank car park, find the placed log stopping cars driving up, then head straight up follwoing the path that bears right until you reach the limestone quarry ruins.
If standing looking directly at the ruins, the trail is on the right.

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 30 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Martial Trail Reports

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Apr 3, 2023 @ 10:53am
Apr 3, 2023
 now open
Oct 25, 2022 @ 9:41am
Oct 25, 2022
 Closed due to being worked on currently
Nov 7, 2020 @ 1:42pm
Nov 7, 2020
 Rocks and roots are slippy but the dirt has a lot of grip.
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Status:
on Apr 3, 2023
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Apr 16, 2008 @ 10:10am
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      Apr 16, 2008 @ 10:10am
      Apr 16, 2008
      Berms 3Rock gardens 2

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Martial located?
      Martial is located in Leckhampton Hill, Cheltenham, United Kingdom. It is part of the Leckhampton Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.86577, -2.07512.
      ▼ How hard is Martial?
      Martial is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Martial?
      The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 667 ft to 757 ft.
      ▼ Is Martial a point to point trail?
      Yes, Martial is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Martial?
      Martial is 541 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Martial?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Martial. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Martial?
      Martial is best visited during: year round.
      ▼ How do I access Martial? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Martial are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Martial?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Martial. The trail is 541 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Martial?
      Martial is a very popular trail. There have been 720 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,690 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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