more stats
1,745 ft
Distance
-191 ft
Descent
00:02:32
Avg time
-191 ft
Altitude change
428 ft
Altitude min
619 ft
Altitude max
619 ft
Altitude start
430 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
0.5%
Grade min
1,460 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:02:32
Avg time

The Marbles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #255721 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51488 in E-Biking
    • #439348 in Trail Running
    • #443671 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #8,598 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,770 in E-Biking
    • #9,142 in Trail Running
    • #9,072 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No

A fast loose downhill and technical climb

Tags
Rock gardens

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 10 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Marbles located?
      The Marbles is located in Hawkshead, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hawkshead trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.33892, -2.99967.
      ▼ How hard is The Marbles?
      The Marbles is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Marbles?
      The trail has 191 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 428 ft to 619 ft.
      ▼ Is The Marbles a point to point trail?
      The Marbles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Marbles?
      The Marbles is 1,745 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Marbles?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on The Marbles. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access The Marbles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Marbles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Marbles?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Marbles. The trail is 1,745 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Marbles?
      The Marbles is a moderately popular trail. There have been 51 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 63 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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