more stats
848 ft
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:02:51
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
1,115 ft
Altitude min
1,155 ft
Altitude max
1,115 ft
Altitude start
1,128 ft
Altitude end
1.625%
Grade
-13.994%
Grade max
11.102%
Grade min
457 ft
Distance climb
338 ft
Distance down
53 ft
Distance flat
00:02:51
Avg time

The Slab Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Gisburn Forest
    Clitheroe
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105486 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,614 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

Technical clack climb, with lots of rock steps and boulders, taking you up to the main feature - the slab. Stay off the brakes and fly down...

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DropsRock slabsStairs
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 83 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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on Apr 26, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      Directions to the-slab trailhead (54.028770, -2.370330)
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      Photos

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      Aug 15, 2021 @ 9:11am
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      Sep 2, 2020 @ 6:20am
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      May 1, 2011 @ 6:51am
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      Nov 29, 2015 @ 9:43am
      Nov 29, 2015

      Videos

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      the slab at dalbeatti forest
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      0:19 | 285 | Dec 27, 2015 , Clitheroe
      Dalbeatie Slab
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      0:11 | 768 | Jun 16, 2013 , Clitheroe
      Ed (Moi)
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      0:06 | 564 | Feb 17, 2009 , Clitheroe
      jump
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      0:18 | 62 | Dec 5, 2008 , Clitheroe

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Slab located?
      The Slab is located in Gisburn Forest, Clitheroe, United Kingdom. It is part of the Gisburn Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.02877, -2.37033.
      ▼ How hard is The Slab?
      The Slab is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.625%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Slab?
      The Slab has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,115 ft to 1,155 ft.
      ▼ Is The Slab a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Slab is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Slab?
      The Slab is 848 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Slab?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Slab. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Slab?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Slab are:
      • March (7 activities)
      • January (5 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Slab? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Slab are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Slab?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Slab. The trail is 848 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Slab?
      The Slab is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,289 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,780 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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