more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-554 ft
Descent
00:10:00
Avg time
-549 ft
Altitude change
89 ft
Altitude min
637 ft
Altitude max
637 ft
Altitude start
89 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-39.6%
Grade max
6.5%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:10:00
Avg time

The Beechers Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Drop from the South Downs Way to Mouse Lane. Top section is flinty singletrack, tends to be overgrown in summer. Once into the wooded section it becomes wider doubletrack. Bottom section is either narrow chalk steps or open field.

Surface is loam over packed chalk, with exposed packed chalk in places. Does not dry quickly as it is sheltered from sun and on the north side of the South Downs.

Packed chalk can be slippery when wet.

Access Info

Public Bridleway

Tags
Loamy

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The Beechers Trail Reports

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Feb 25, 2020 @ 4:06am
Feb 25, 2020
Trees down across the trail. Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Feb 15, 2020 @ 4:31am
Feb 15, 2020
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Ideal
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Beechers located?
      The Beechers is located in Steyning, United Kingdom. It is part of the Steyning trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.88686, -0.36113.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Beechers?
      The Beechers has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 554 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 89 ft to 637 ft.
      ▼ Is The Beechers a point to point trail?
      The Beechers is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is The Beechers?
      The Beechers is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Beechers?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Beechers. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Beechers?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Beechers are:
      • May (3 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Beechers? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Beechers are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Beechers?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride The Beechers. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Beechers?
      The Beechers is a moderately popular trail. There have been 426 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 541 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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