more stats
4,226 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-164 ft
Descent
00:04:25
Avg time
-136 ft
Altitude change
558 ft
Altitude min
705 ft
Altitude max
693 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-3.216%
Grade
-7.301%
Grade max
13.43%
Grade min
675 ft
Distance climb
3,306 ft
Distance down
245 ft
Distance flat
00:04:25
Avg time

Telegraph Row Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Surrey Hills
    Dorking
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25436 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #142258 in Trail Running
    • #133481 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #622 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #3,553 in Trail Running
    • #2,534 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    May-Sept
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

Though it's popular to coast down the bridleway and pick this trail up halfway; this trail shares the start of 'Secret Squirrel' and misses the first uphill slog of the trail, whilst retains the early more tricky XC part.

Access Info

Roll slightly downhill from the exit of Yoghurt Pots (https://www.trailforks.com/trails/yogurt-pots/) then bare left on the bridleway, then take the trail on the right just after the crest of the hill.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 143 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,160 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Telegraph Row Trail Reports

Status:
on Jun 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (23 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (8,695)
close
      Directions to telegraph-row trailhead (51.181657, -0.419090)

      Photos

      5 more »
      mtb
      83 |
      Dec 13, 2025 @ 11:51pm
      Dec 13, 2025
      mtb
      228 |
      Sep 12, 2021 @ 2:30pm
      Sep 12, 2021
      mtb
      216 |
      Dec 31, 2019 @ 2:14am
      Dec 31, 2019
      mtb
      216 |
      Oct 8, 2017 @ 1:15am
      Oct 8, 2017

      Videos

      3 more »
      OTB on Telegraph, Surrey hills
      mtb
      0:16 | 422 | Feb 18, 2022 , Dorking
      Mate falls of on telegraph @ Surrey hills
      mtb
      0:16 | | Feb 17, 2022 , Dorking
      Misty Mountain Hop
      mtb
      4:41 | 741 | Dec 27, 2017 , Dorking

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.3 • 18 miles • 2,279 ft • 13 •
      A 19 Mile ride around Surrey Hills taking in some of the best bits... including 2 visits to Peaslake...
      ★ 2.7 • 15 miles • 1,673 ft • 11 •
      A great ride around the Surrey Hills from Holmbury YHA out to Pitch Hill and back
      ★ 3.0 • 12 miles • 1,493 ft • 7 • Loop •
      A ride that turned out pretty cool imported from Strava.
      4.0 ★★★★★
      23 Ratings
      5 ★ 35%
      4 ★ 39%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 9%
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      Theburrows Theburrows
      Trail of two halves. Top section slow and rooty.... lower section a flat out, dead straight speed fest!
      gepn20
      Twisty not technical can go really fast if you dare

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      • #34297 - 6,181 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Telegraph Row located?
      Telegraph Row is located in Surrey Hills, Dorking, United Kingdom. It is part of the Surrey Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.18166, -0.41909.
      ▼ How hard is Telegraph Row?
      Telegraph Row is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.216%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Telegraph Row?
      Telegraph Row has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 164 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 558 ft to 705 ft.
      ▼ Is Telegraph Row a point to point trail?
      Telegraph Row is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Telegraph Row?
      Telegraph Row is 4,226 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Telegraph Row?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Telegraph Row. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Telegraph Row?
      Telegraph Row is best visited during: May-Sept.
      ▼ How do I access Telegraph Row? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Telegraph Row are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Telegraph Row?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Telegraph Row. The trail is 4,226 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Telegraph Row?
      Telegraph Row is a very popular trail. There have been 8,646 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,695 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.