more stats
1,499 ft
Distance
-28 ft
Descent
00:01:28
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
863 ft
Altitude min
893 ft
Altitude max
893 ft
Altitude start
863 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-8.5%
Grade max
968 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:01:28
Avg time

Puddles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quantock Hills
    Taunton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128167 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134702 in E-Biking
    • #365944 in Trail Running
    • #357507 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,537 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,131 in E-Biking
    • #7,844 in Trail Running
    • #7,151 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Its called puddles for a reason. Leads to The Chimney

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  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Puddles Trail Reports

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on Apr 17, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Puddles located?
      Puddles is located in Quantock Hills, Taunton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Quantock Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.12224, -3.18592.
      ▼ How hard is Puddles?
      Puddles is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Puddles?
      The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 863 ft to 893 ft.
      ▼ Is Puddles a point to point trail?
      Puddles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Puddles?
      Puddles is 1,499 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Puddles?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Puddles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Puddles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Puddles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Puddles?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Puddles. The trail is 1,499 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Puddles?
      Puddles is a moderately popular trail. There have been 435 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 435 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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