more stats
3,077 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:03:04
Avg time
-189 ft
Altitude change
827 ft
Altitude min
1,027 ft
Altitude max
1,027 ft
Altitude start
839 ft
Altitude end
-6.132%
Grade
-11.603%
Grade max
3.598%
Grade min
485 ft
Distance climb
2,526 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:03:04
Avg time

Stert Combe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quantock Hills
    Taunton
  • AKA
    Bracken Run
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60863 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17708 in E-Biking
    • #96694 in Trail Running
    • #122242 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,866 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #926 in E-Biking
    • #2,643 in Trail Running
    • #2,353 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
    Drop, Jump

Trail contains two man-made drops

One small one in Stert Combe after entering the tree line, avoid line is to the left.

One larger one further on, avoid-line is to the right.

Stert Combe leads straight into Somerton Combe after a sharp right hander after the first drop.

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DropsJumps

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  • 23 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 158 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Stert Combe Trail Reports

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Aug 9, 2025 @ 10:15am
Aug 9, 2025
Perfect
Aug 7, 2025 @ 11:38am
Aug 7, 2025
Bit of bracken and bramble
Aug 4, 2025 @ 6:57am
Aug 4, 2025
Tree down at Holford Combe. Needs clearing
Apr 6, 2025 @ 2:27pm
Apr 6, 2025
Gorse to left hand side has been burnt back but stiff some fresh stuff to scratch your ankles. Track running lovely in the dry.
Aug 21, 2024 @ 9:11am
Aug 21, 2024
A little tight between the grouse
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Status:
on Aug 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to stert-combe trailhead (51.139460, -3.228830)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stert Combe located?
      Stert Combe is located in Quantock Hills, Taunton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Quantock Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.13946, -3.22883.
      ▼ How hard is Stert Combe?
      Stert Combe is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.132%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stert Combe?
      Stert Combe has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 827 ft to 1,027 ft.
      ▼ Is Stert Combe a point to point trail?
      Stert Combe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stert Combe?
      Stert Combe is 3,077 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stert Combe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stert Combe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Stert Combe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stert Combe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stert Combe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Stert Combe. The trail is 3,077 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stert Combe?
      Stert Combe is a very popular trail. There have been 1,520 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,481 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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