more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tollymore
    Newcastle
  • AKA
    Bridge Run Lower Section / Lower Bridge run
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42654 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15281 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, 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.

Disclaimer

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

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  • 11 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 114 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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on Aug 2, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Parnells Bottom Section?
      Parnells Bottom Section is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Parnells Bottom Section?
      Parnells Bottom Section is 1,089 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parnells Bottom Section?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Parnells Bottom Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Parnells Bottom Section?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Parnells Bottom Section are:
      • March (6 activities)
      • April (6 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Parnells Bottom Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parnells Bottom Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Parnells Bottom Section?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Parnells Bottom Section. The trail is 1,089 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Parnells Bottom Section?
      Parnells Bottom Section is a very popular trail. There have been 1,208 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,323 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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