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1,897 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-187 ft
Descent
00:09:13
Avg time
-186 ft
Altitude change
287 ft
Altitude min
473 ft
Altitude max
472 ft
Altitude start
287 ft
Altitude end
-22.686%
Grade max
1.407%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
1,548 ft
Distance down
278 ft
Distance flat
00:09:13
Avg time

The Vale Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Stoughton Downhill
    Portsmouth
  • AKA
    Black Grade DH Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116262 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132002 in Trail Running
    • #125196 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All seasons. It can be quite knarley in the wet due to the high chalk content in the track
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Forestry Commission
  • OSM Way
    #231157545

This Vale trail has some big jumps, drops and berms. It is smooth and very fast. No longer is it all rollable with the addition of 4 gap jumps - the biggest one at 18ft

Access Info

Stoughton Downhill mountain bike trails are in Stoughton, in West Sussex in England. They border Hampshire and so are in car driving distance (about 25 mins away) from the Queen Elizabeth Country Park mountain bike trail centre so you will be sure to see crossover in folk using the two. Stoughton Downhill has both downhill and freeride red and blue tracks that are progressive in nature and so cater for all abilities.

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  • Last: Dec 29, 2010
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        Directions to the-vale trailhead (50.905990, -0.835880)
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        7:00 | 724 | Aug 12, 2016 , Portsmouth
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        3:59 | 281 | Jun 13, 2016 , Portsmouth
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        0:06 | 349 | Jan 26, 2016 , Portsmouth
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        0:28 | 314 | Jan 17, 2015 , Portsmouth
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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Vale

        ▼ Where is The Vale located?
        The Vale is located in Stoughton Downhill, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It is part of the Stoughton Downhill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.90599, -0.83588.
        ▼ How hard is The Vale?
        The Vale is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Vale?
        The Vale has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 187 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 287 ft to 473 ft.
        ▼ Is The Vale a point to point trail?
        The Vale is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ How long is The Vale?
        The Vale is 1,897 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Vale?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Vale. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Vale?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Vale are:
        • July (10 activities)
        • June (8 activities)
        • August (7 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access The Vale? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Vale are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Vale?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride The Vale. The trail is 1,897 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Vale?
        The Vale is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 373 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 473 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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