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948 ft
Distance
-130 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-130 ft
Altitude change
653 ft
Altitude min
783 ft
Altitude max
783 ft
Altitude start
653 ft
Altitude end
-13.7%
Grade
-43.6%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
948 ft
Distance down
00:01:59
Avg time

Parnells Top Section Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tollymore
    Newcastle
  • AKA
    Bridge Run
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

The track splits in two near the middle but both end in the same place - one has three progressively larger drops and the other sticks with technical root sections. Uprooted trees have made the start difficult to follow.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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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.

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Mar 6, 2025 @ 1:59pm
Mar 6, 2025
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Parnells Top Section

        ▼ Where is Parnells Top Section located?
        Parnells Top Section is located in Tollymore, Newcastle, United Kingdom. It is part of the Tollymore trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.21387, -5.96712.
        ▼ How hard is Parnells Top Section?
        Parnells Top Section is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parnells Top Section?
        The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 653 ft to 783 ft.
        ▼ Is Parnells Top Section a point to point trail?
        Yes, Parnells Top Section is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Parnells Top Section?
        Parnells Top Section is 948 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parnells Top Section?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Parnells Top Section. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Parnells Top Section?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Parnells Top Section are:
        • February (13 activities)
        • June (12 activities)
        • May (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Parnells Top Section? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parnells Top Section are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Parnells Top Section?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Parnells Top Section. The trail is 948 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Parnells Top Section?
        Parnells Top Section is a very popular trail. There have been 976 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,301 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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