more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-468 ft
Descent
00:04:40
Avg time
-432 ft
Altitude change
696 ft
Altitude min
1,128 ft
Altitude max
1,128 ft
Altitude start
696 ft
Altitude end
-5.749%
Grade
-21.705%
Grade max
8.159%
Grade min
862 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
573 ft
Distance flat
00:04:40
Avg time

Skydive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kielder Water and Forest Park
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75684 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363484 in Trail Running
    • #353876 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,422 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,781 in Trail Running
    • #7,061 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

Final section of Lonesome Pine trail

Tags
BermsDropsJumps
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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
All
  • 56 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Skydive Trail Reports

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Jul 11, 2026 @ 8:58am (Europe/London)
Jul 11, 2026
don't expect a real Red, it's blue, you can ride complete one the saddle
May 10, 2025 @ 10:07am
May 10, 2025
 all open, recently redone running well but very loose in the dry
Apr 6, 2024 @ 8:32am
Apr 6, 2024
 Only top bit is open. Not worth the slog up until lower is open
Apr 3, 2023 @ 9:33am
Apr 3, 2023
 Only the first part is open.The bottom half remains closed. Its a long climb for a short downhill.
Jul 16, 2022 @ 6:55am
Jul 16, 2022
 Top half open. A little overgrown in places
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Status:
on Jul 11, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      marty104
      Second half of trail closed due to forestry work

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skydive located?
      Skydive is located in Kielder Water and Forest Park, United Kingdom. It is part of the Kielder Water and Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 55.22809, -2.61156.
      ▼ How hard is Skydive?
      Skydive is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 5.749%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skydive?
      Skydive has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 468 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 696 ft to 1,128 ft.
      ▼ Is Skydive a point to point trail?
      Skydive is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skydive?
      Skydive is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skydive?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skydive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skydive? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skydive are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skydive?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Skydive. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skydive?
      Skydive is a very popular trail. There have been 442 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 442 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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