more stats
3,067 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-236 ft
Descent
00:04:29
Avg time
-233 ft
Altitude change
385 ft
Altitude min
621 ft
Altitude max
618 ft
Altitude start
385 ft
Altitude end
-7.591%
Grade
-17.538%
Grade max
4.522%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
2,845 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:04:29
Avg time

Ricin Beans Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Surrey Hills
    Dorking
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #138065 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308850 in Trail Running
    • #299215 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,969 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,401 in Trail Running
    • #5,583 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Starts off as a bridle-way and after a tricky to see left near the beginning narrows to tight but fast single-track; best run when dry.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Ricin Beans Trail Reports

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Aug 25, 2026 @ 8:31am (Europe/London)
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Jul 6, 2026 @ 7:20pm (Europe/London)
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Jan 4, 2025 @ 9:20am
Jan 4, 2025
Actually in good condition given the recent weather. Such a fun trail and up there in my book on the enjoyment scale, simple enough, flow trail...
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on Aug 25, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ricin-beans trailhead (51.243855, -0.373366)

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      3:00 | 173 | Jun 3, 2021 , Dorking
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      1 Review & Comments

      tomwri1
      Very easy but fun to run quickly. Very small woodfeature part way down

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ricin Beans located?
      Ricin Beans is located in Surrey Hills, Dorking, United Kingdom. It is part of the Surrey Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.24386, -0.37337.
      ▼ How hard is Ricin Beans?
      Ricin Beans is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 7.591%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ricin Beans?
      Ricin Beans has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 236 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 385 ft to 621 ft.
      ▼ Is Ricin Beans a point to point trail?
      Ricin Beans is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ricin Beans?
      Ricin Beans is 3,067 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ricin Beans?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ricin Beans. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ricin Beans?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ricin Beans are:
      • June (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ricin Beans? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ricin Beans are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ricin Beans?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Ricin Beans. The trail is 3,067 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ricin Beans?
      Ricin Beans is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 198 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 197 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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