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3.7 miles
Distance
300 ft
Climb
-344 ft
Descent
00:27:06
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
364 ft
Altitude min
491 ft
Altitude max
413 ft
Altitude start
367 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-15.6%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
5,069 ft
Distance flat
00:27:06
Avg time
Nova Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaAshton Court
Bristol -
AKAblue trail
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#29309 in Mountain Biking
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National Ranking#722 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land Owner
BLUE GRADE (Moderate)
6.5KM (4 MILES) 0.75 - 1 HRS
Ashton Court is a very busy multi-user site, and the Nova cycle trail crosses and shares
walking and horse riding routes. Expect the unexpected and respect pedestrians and horse
riders. Warn others of your approach in plenty of time and stop for horses if necessary. A
‘moderate’ Blue grade trail, the route offers a rewarding experience for relative novices and
more experienced riders. The Nova Trail winds around Ashton Court Estate, packing in non
stop flowing enjoyment along the way. The trail has small rock steps, rollers (bumps) and
berms (banked corners). In places the trail splits for a short distance, giving an option of a
more difficult challenge.
source: Bristol Trails Group
Access Info
Entry to Ashton Court via the archway at the top of Bridge Road. Continue along the road, past the gate and up the gravel track on the right. Trail starts at the top of the hill in the woods on the left.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 23 miles average
6 Months
- 36 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
All
- 162 rides
- Last: Oct 27, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to nova-5422 trailhead
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Nov 19, 2021 , Bristol
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Feb 14, 2018 , Bristol
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Dec 23, 2016 , Bristol
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Dec 19, 2011 , Bristol
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4 Reviews & Comments
DanMXqj05
Nova was incredibly disappointing. The rewards are not worth the effort, most sections could do with having some work done to them and cutting back the over growth.
Ridden once and likely never again
Ridden once and likely never again
BristolHuman
Good blue that you get out of what you out in. Pedal hard and it is great.
Norbertnobrakes
The surface is nice at the start and the second half is really fast.
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