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892 ft
Distance
-224 ft
Descent
00:20:15
Avg time
-224 ft
Altitude change
883 ft
Altitude min
1,107 ft
Altitude max
1,107 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-25.1%
Grade
-80.9%
Grade max
774 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:20:15
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Rostrevor Forest
    Rostrevor
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #124042 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108257 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Skinny

Extremely steep and narrow

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Jul 11, 2026 @ 9:30am (Europe/Dublin)
Jul 11, 2026
 reporter Couple of large trees, can climb under both
Jul 5, 2026 @ 3:36pm (Europe/London)
Jul 5, 2026
2 large trees across major sections of the trail
Sep 20, 2025 @ 4:59pm (Europe/London)
Sep 20, 2025
 reporter Tree now cleared, needs a bit of ground work to reroute the trail and clear all the twigs, but all rideable now
Feb 16, 2021 @ 12:25pm
Feb 16, 2021
 If you aren't comfortable on all the other trails in RT, like Drott, kelan's etc, then don't bother with this! You will end up walking pretty...
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        Directions to touching-the-void-upper trailhead (54.128910, -6.149350)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Touching the Void (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Touching the Void (Upper) located?
        Touching the Void (Upper) is located in Rostrevor Forest, Rostrevor, United Kingdom. It is part of the Rostrevor Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.12891, -6.14935.
        ▼ How hard is Touching the Void (Upper)?
        Touching the Void (Upper) is rated as Proline difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 25.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Touching the Void (Upper)?
        The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 883 ft to 1,107 ft.
        ▼ Is Touching the Void (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Touching the Void (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Touching the Void (Upper)?
        Touching the Void (Upper) is 892 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Touching the Void (Upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Touching the Void (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Touching the Void (Upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Touching the Void (Upper) are:
        • February (8 activities)
        • July (4 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Touching the Void (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Touching the Void (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Touching the Void (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 32 minutes to ride Touching the Void (Upper). The trail is 892 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Touching the Void (Upper)?
        Touching the Void (Upper) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 16 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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