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814 ft
Distance
-82 ft
Descent
00:01:14
Avg time
-82 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
522 ft
Altitude max
522 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-25.4%
Grade max
-3.9%
Grade min
814 ft
Distance down
00:01:14
Avg time

Pagan Bottom Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tollymore
    Newcastle
  • AKA
    Three trails for the price of one, Drop-off
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #84597 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49235 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden

Rock garden at the end is extremely difficult, best just walked. Rest of the trail is straightforward, the large ladder drop after which it's been named was removed due to rot. Trail rebuilt after forestry work in June 2021.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Not to be confused with the official trails! This is an unsanctioned DH trail and is considerably more challenging than the black trail centre loop, even when dry.

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 39 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Dec 31, 2025 @ 10:54am (Europe/London)
Dec 31, 2025
Dec 29, 2025 @ 1:18pm (Europe/London)
Dec 29, 2025
 Trees cleared
Jul 10, 2025 @ 2:07pm
Jul 10, 2025
trees across. trail isn't doable
Apr 23, 2024 @ 11:07am
Apr 23, 2024
 The large tree blocking the start of the trail has now been chainsawed up and the trail is back in action
Nov 26, 2023 @ 11:56am
Nov 26, 2023
 Tree fallen accross the trail. Difficult to get around it making the trail unusable
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on Dec 31, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Directions to pagan-bottom-section trailhead (54.216990, -5.969510)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Pagan Bottom Section located?
        Pagan Bottom Section is located in Tollymore, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Tollymore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.21699, -5.96951.
        ▼ How hard is Pagan Bottom Section?
        Pagan Bottom Section is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pagan Bottom Section?
        The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 440 ft to 522 ft.
        ▼ Is Pagan Bottom Section a point to point trail?
        Yes, Pagan Bottom Section is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pagan Bottom Section?
        Pagan Bottom Section is 814 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pagan Bottom Section?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pagan Bottom Section. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pagan Bottom Section?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pagan Bottom Section are:
        • April (2 activities)
        • May (2 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pagan Bottom Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pagan Bottom Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pagan Bottom Section?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Pagan Bottom Section. The trail is 814 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pagan Bottom Section?
        Pagan Bottom Section is a moderately popular trail. There have been 561 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 742 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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