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1,089 ft
Distance
-141 ft
Descent
00:01:22
Avg time
-141 ft
Altitude change
387 ft
Altitude min
528 ft
Altitude max
528 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-13%
Grade
-33.6%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
1,089 ft
Distance down
00:01:22
Avg time
Parnells Bottom Section Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaTollymore
Newcastle -
AKABridge Run Lower Section / Lower Bridge run
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack (2 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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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 TrailBerm, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
Extremely rough finale to the bridge run / Parnells. Contains some decent size drops, jumps and berms as well.
This trail is unsanctioned.
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Not to be confused with the official trails! This is a DH trail and is considerably more challenging than the black trail centre loop, even when dry.
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 113 rides
- Last: Jul 25, 2026
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Directions to parnells-bottom-section trailhead
(54.217130, -5.968190)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parnells Bottom Section
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Where is Parnells Bottom Section located?
Parnells Bottom Section is located in Tollymore, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Tollymore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.21713, -5.96819.
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How hard is Parnells Bottom Section?
Parnells Bottom Section is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13%.
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What is the elevation gain for Parnells Bottom Section?
The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 387 ft to 528 ft.
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Is Parnells Bottom Section a point to point trail?
Yes, Parnells Bottom Section is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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