more stats
676 ft
Distance
-95 ft
Descent
00:04:03
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
00:04:03
Avg time

Turtle Turns Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wharncliffe Woods
    Sheffield
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #351743 in Trail Running
    • #339707 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,417 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,455 in Trail Running
    • #6,600 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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AI Generated Description

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 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jumps
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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 80 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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      Routes with this trail

      9 miles • 1,557 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Taking in Steel City Downhill, and some of Wharncliffe's best trails.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 4 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 1,111 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,096 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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