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1,060 ft
Distance
-137 ft
Descent
00:05:59
Avg time
-137 ft
Altitude change
849 ft
Altitude min
987 ft
Altitude max
987 ft
Altitude start
850 ft
Altitude end
-13%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
1,027 ft
Distance down
00:05:59
Avg time

Sheepskulls Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peak District
    Sheffield
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #130904 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133955 in E-Biking
    • #160044 in Trail Running
    • #159213 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,666 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,090 in E-Biking
    • #3,980 in Trail Running
    • #2,820 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Probably best saved for dry weather
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden

Pretty cool descent, push-up back up the trail. Peaty, can be pretty muddy in winter.

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BermsJumpsRock gardens

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  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Sheepskulls Trail Reports

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Jan 22, 2021 @ 3:45am
Jan 22, 2021
you have to push back up when you get to the bottom and its the only way back up but its a sick jump[ trail
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on Apr 3, 2023
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sheepskulls located?
      Sheepskulls is located in Peak District, Sheffield, United Kingdom. It is part of the Peak District trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.30867, -1.56204.
      ▼ How hard is Sheepskulls?
      Sheepskulls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sheepskulls?
      The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 849 ft to 987 ft.
      ▼ Is Sheepskulls a point to point trail?
      Sheepskulls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sheepskulls?
      Sheepskulls is 1,060 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sheepskulls?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sheepskulls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sheepskulls?
      Sheepskulls is best visited during: Probably best saved for dry weather.
      ▼ How do I access Sheepskulls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sheepskulls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sheepskulls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Sheepskulls. The trail is 1,060 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sheepskulls?
      Sheepskulls is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 344 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 602 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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