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3.8 miles
Distance
192 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
00:23:01
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
349 ft
Altitude min
425 ft
Altitude max
407 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:23:01
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Shell Brook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hicks Lodge
    Burton
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31518 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Pump Track, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster, Skinny, Teeter Totter, Wallride, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The loop starts and finishes on the Family Forest Trail short loop but provides the chance to experience off-road trails and to progress skills and fitness levels. Taking riders around the whole site and mixed woodlands, it may be rough and uneven and includes jumps, bumps and berms. Suitable for mountain bikes only.

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  • 22.2 km avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Jun 19, 2026 @ 11:31am (Europe/London)
Jun 19, 2026
Same issue every year at this time...grass left to grow way too long. Currently shoulder height when riding and hanging into the trail.... Check...
Dec 31, 2025 @ 1:59pm (Europe/London)
Dec 31, 2025
Running well considering the time of year
Jun 13, 2025 @ 10:32am
Jun 13, 2025
///offerings.maybe.racked Large back snapped and partially blocking trail, easy to get past
May 3, 2025 @ 4:39pm
May 3, 2025
Open again - evidence of machines on the trail, but running well
Mar 9, 2025 @ 8:54am
Mar 9, 2025
Some of the blue route still closed Very chewed up on some of the trails due to ongoing work Cafe still open
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on Jun 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shell Brook

        Where is Shell Brook located?
        Shell Brook is located in Hicks Lodge, Burton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hicks Lodge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.73967, -1.5082.
        How hard is Shell Brook?
        Shell Brook is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Shell Brook?
        Shell Brook has 59 m of elevation gain. The trail has 59 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 107 m to 130 m.
        Is Shell Brook a point to point trail?
        Shell Brook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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