more stats
691 ft
Distance
-47 ft
Descent
00:01:33
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
818 ft
Altitude min
865 ft
Altitude max
865 ft
Altitude start
818 ft
Altitude end
-6.839%
Grade
-20.125%
Grade max
-2.03%
Grade min
691 ft
Distance down
00:01:33
Avg time

Runnel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Halkyn Mountain
    Holywell
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #347003 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #330894 in Trail Running
    • #401179 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #11,134 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,869 in Trail Running
    • #8,032 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Follow the small gully down on right of track. End by heading left down steep ramp. Can go right to extend but currently no good 'exit'

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Multi-use area - be courteous and give way

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Runnel located?
      Runnel is located in Halkyn Mountain, Holywell, United Kingdom. It is part of the Halkyn Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.25026, -3.22224.
      ▼ How hard is Runnel?
      Runnel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.839%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Runnel?
      The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 818 ft to 865 ft.
      ▼ Is Runnel a point to point trail?
      Runnel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Runnel?
      Runnel is 691 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Runnel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Runnel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Runnel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Runnel are:
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Runnel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Runnel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Runnel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Runnel. The trail is 691 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Runnel?
      Runnel is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 51 recorded activities on this trail. View recent activity on this trail.

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