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676 ft
Distance
-95 ft
Descent
00:07:03
Avg time
-95 ft
Altitude change
518 ft
Altitude min
614 ft
Altitude max
614 ft
Altitude start
518 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
653 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:07:03
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Turtle Turns Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wharncliffe Woods
    Sheffield
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48472 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #82830 in Trail Running
    • #134029 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

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Turtle Turns is a 206 m popular red difficulty singletrack trail located near Sheffield. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features jump. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 73 rides
  • Last: Aug 13, 2026
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        Directions to turtle-turns trailhead (53.447280, -1.543010)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Turtle Turns

        ▼ Where is Turtle Turns located?
        Turtle Turns is located in Wharncliffe Woods, Sheffield, United Kingdom. It is part of the Wharncliffe Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.44728, -1.54301.
        ▼ How hard is Turtle Turns?
        Turtle Turns is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 14%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turtle Turns?
        The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 518 ft to 614 ft.
        ▼ Is Turtle Turns a point to point trail?
        Yes, Turtle Turns is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Turtle Turns?
        Turtle Turns is 676 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turtle Turns?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Turtle Turns. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Turtle Turns?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Turtle Turns are:
        • July (7 activities)
        • December (5 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Turtle Turns? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turtle Turns are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Turtle Turns?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Turtle Turns. The trail is 676 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Turtle Turns?
        Turtle Turns is a very popular trail. There have been 1,083 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,030 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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