more stats
2,582 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
468 ft
Altitude min
531 ft
Altitude max
531 ft
Altitude start
499 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
869 ft
Distance climb
1,450 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:02:09
Avg time

Section 6 Diversion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Dalby Forest
    Pickering
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #188535 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24936 in E-Biking
    • #1089 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #6,697 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,383 in E-Biking
    • #46 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

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AI Generated Description

Section 6 Diversion is a 787 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Pickering. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 28.3 km average
6 Months
  • 70 rides
  • 28.6 km avg distance
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  • 151 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Section 6 Diversion Trail Reports

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Jul 27, 2026 @ 8:22am (Europe/Isle_of_Man)
Jul 27, 2026
Feb 2, 2026 @ 1:50pm (Europe/London)
Feb 2, 2026
Re opened after recent felling
Oct 21, 2025 @ 1:02pm (Europe/London)
Oct 21, 2025
Section 6 is currently closed for harvesting work. It is hoped that the work will be completed within a month. There is a temprary diversion in place
Aug 26, 2025 @ 11:22am
Aug 26, 2025
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      Directions to section-6-diversion trailhead (54.288440, -0.685320)

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      21 miles • 2,036 ft • 28 • Loop •
      Red route from Low Dalby taking in the Newclose Rigg and the Riggs & Dales route from the skills area...

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Section 6 Diversion located?
      Section 6 Diversion is located in Dalby Forest, Pickering, United Kingdom. It is part of the Dalby Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.28844, -0.68532.
      ▼ How hard is Section 6 Diversion?
      Section 6 Diversion is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 6 Diversion?
      Section 6 Diversion has 9 m of elevation gain. The trail has 19 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 143 m to 162 m.
      ▼ How long is Section 6 Diversion?
      Section 6 Diversion is 787.0 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 6 Diversion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 6 Diversion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Section 6 Diversion?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Section 6 Diversion are:
      • May (23 activities)
      • July (21 activities)
      • October (21 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Section 6 Diversion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 6 Diversion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 6 Diversion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Section 6 Diversion. The trail is 787.0 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Section 6 Diversion?
      Section 6 Diversion is a very popular trail. There have been 604 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 616 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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