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2,398 ft
Distance
-191 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
-191 ft
Altitude change
420 ft
Altitude min
611 ft
Altitude max
611 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
-2.5%
Grade min
2,398 ft
Distance down
00:06:03
Avg time
Mind the steps Details
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Activities
- Hike
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDowns Banks
Stoke on Trent -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 25 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailOther
one of the many sections in downs banks that I have been riding for about 30 years
Access Info
if you head up to millennium point and follow the path to your left you'll head along a path which is over grown with trees keep on this path and you'll head down a steep bank ,then mind the steps and head right at the bottom of the steps and all the way down to the wash lane car park
This trail is unsanctioned.
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 2 miles avg distance
All
- 3 rides
- Last: Sep 14, 2026
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