more stats
921 ft
Distance
58 ft
Climb
-4 ft
Descent
00:02:16
Avg time
54 ft
Altitude change
571 ft
Altitude min
629 ft
Altitude max
575 ft
Altitude start
629 ft
Altitude end
5.911%
Grade
-8.256%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
695 ft
Distance climb
29 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:02:16
Avg time

Skills Loop (Uphill) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Hamsterley Forest
    Bishop Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #153573 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,597 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Skills Loop (Uphill) is a 281 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bishop Auckland. This mountain bike only trail can be used uphill only. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 277 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
Status:
on May 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      yXpnhf
      Really good and easy way to get up the hill

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skills Loop (Uphill) located?
      Skills Loop (Uphill) is located in Hamsterley Forest, Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hamsterley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.67392, -1.86541.
      ▼ How hard is Skills Loop (Uphill)?
      Skills Loop (Uphill) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.911%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skills Loop (Uphill)?
      Skills Loop (Uphill) has 58 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 4 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 571 ft to 629 ft.
      ▼ Is Skills Loop (Uphill) a point to point trail?
      Yes, Skills Loop (Uphill) is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skills Loop (Uphill)?
      Skills Loop (Uphill) is 921 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skills Loop (Uphill)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skills Loop (Uphill). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skills Loop (Uphill)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skills Loop (Uphill) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skills Loop (Uphill)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Skills Loop (Uphill). The trail is 921 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skills Loop (Uphill)?
      Skills Loop (Uphill) is a very popular trail. There have been 3,753 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,411 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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