more stats
2,100 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:02:36
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
573 ft
Altitude min
645 ft
Altitude max
645 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
1,457 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:02:36
Avg time

Path Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hanchurch
    Stoke on Trent
  • AKA
    XC Beside Road
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #194391 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95504 in E-Biking
    • #92132 in Trail Running
    • #403698 in Hiking
    • #32344 in Horseback
    • #56599 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,848 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #4,210 in E-Biking
    • #2,553 in Trail Running
    • #8,074 in Hiking
    • #503 in Horseback
    • #1,790 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The trail first used in 2010 Midlands XC.

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Oct 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Path located?
      Path is located in Hanchurch, Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hanchurch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.9541, -2.24581.
      ▼ How hard is Path?
      Path is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Path?
      The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 573 ft to 645 ft.
      ▼ Is Path a point to point trail?
      Path is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Path?
      Path is 2,100 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Path?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Path. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Path?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Path are:
      • May (6 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Path? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Path are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Path?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Path. The trail is 2,100 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Path?
      Path is a very popular trail. There have been 1,544 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,953 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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