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2,450 ft
Distance
-42 ft
Descent
00:02:11
Avg time
-42 ft
Altitude change
1,041 ft
Altitude min
1,083 ft
Altitude max
1,083 ft
Altitude start
1,041 ft
Altitude end
-4.711%
Grade max
0.016%
Grade min
1,587 ft
Distance down
863 ft
Distance flat
00:02:11
Avg time

The Pipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Quantock Hills
    Taunton
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89742 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49781 in E-Biking
    • #110144 in Trail Running
    • #143544 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,977 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #2,675 in E-Biking
    • #2,877 in Trail Running
    • #2,669 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Just a rocky gully

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 80 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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on Apr 7, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Pipe located?
      The Pipe is located in Quantock Hills, Taunton, United Kingdom. It is part of the Quantock Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.13748, -3.21142.
      ▼ How hard is The Pipe?
      The Pipe is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Pipe?
      The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,041 ft to 1,083 ft.
      ▼ Is The Pipe a point to point trail?
      The Pipe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Pipe?
      The Pipe is 2,450 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Pipe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Pipe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Pipe?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Pipe are:
      • May (4 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      • November (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Pipe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Pipe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Pipe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride The Pipe. The trail is 2,450 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Pipe?
      The Pipe is a moderately popular trail. There have been 857 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,063 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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