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1,132 ft
Distance
-61 ft
Descent
00:03:01
Avg time
-61 ft
Altitude change
481 ft
Altitude min
541 ft
Altitude max
541 ft
Altitude start
482 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:03:01
Avg time

Pear Drops Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Stanmer Park
    Brighton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30345 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3100 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    Brighton and Hove City Council

This is the trail that forks right into the drop. Fork left is Ill in the Head.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 174 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Pear Drops Trail Reports

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Apr 20, 2026 @ 9:30pm (Europe/London)
Apr 20, 2026
Large tree down across trail now removed at the fast left hander just after the drop. However, there remains some TLC to be done on a few corners...
Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:54am (Europe/London)
Apr 10, 2026
 ⚠️CAUTION⚠️ Large tree down across trail, blocking trail at the fast left hander just after the drop. ⚠️SLOW DOWN AND EXIT just...
Mar 26, 2026 @ 2:49pm (Europe/London)
Mar 26, 2026
Jan 31, 2026 @ 5:25pm (Europe/London)
Jan 31, 2026
Sep 22, 2025 @ 11:47am (Europe/London)
Sep 22, 2025
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on Apr 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to pear-drops trailhead (50.885140, -0.111230)
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      Stanmer Park - Ill in the Head
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      0:55 | 616 | Aug 17, 2021 , Brighton

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      5.0 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Mucker69 Mucker69
      Also known as Malcolm Brenner on Strava.
      Dougjim8 Dougjim8
      Tight between the trees with a small blind drop.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pear Drops located?
      Pear Drops is located in Stanmer Park, Brighton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Stanmer Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88514, -0.11123.
      ▼ How hard is Pear Drops?
      Pear Drops is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pear Drops?
      The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 481 ft to 541 ft.
      ▼ Is Pear Drops a point to point trail?
      Yes, Pear Drops is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pear Drops?
      Pear Drops is 1,132 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pear Drops?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pear Drops. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Pear Drops? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pear Drops are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pear Drops?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Pear Drops. The trail is 1,132 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pear Drops?
      Pear Drops is a very popular trail. There have been 2,243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,275 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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