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807 ft
Distance
-160 ft
Descent
00:02:43
Avg time
-160 ft
Altitude change
749 ft
Altitude min
909 ft
Altitude max
909 ft
Altitude start
748 ft
Altitude end
-19.8%
Grade
-44.8%
Grade max
-4.2%
Grade min
807 ft
Distance down
00:02:43
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Vikings Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Grizedale Forest
    Hawkshead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Secondary Access Road/Trail (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #83173 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

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Vikings is a 246 m moderately popular black difficulty singletrack trail located near Hawkshead. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jul 6, 2026 @ 11:30pm (Europe/London)
Jul 6, 2026
 very slippy at the top being root's and rock's, and massively overgrown towards the bottom.
May 27, 2025 @ 4:13am
May 27, 2025
 Top Section still as challenging as ever, 1/2 way down (bottom section) now loose rock - flows well.
May 5, 2024 @ 4:07am
May 5, 2024
 Running very well
Nov 12, 2023 @ 2:17am
Nov 12, 2023
Oct 31, 2022 @ 12:52pm
Oct 31, 2022
 Can pick your way through the destroyed forestry part where other riders have obviously been. All rideable.
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        Directions to vikings trailhead (54.338240, -3.056180)
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        The Viking, Grizedale Forest, UK - MTB
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        4:22 | 1497 | Sep 11, 2019 , Hawkshead

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        Grizedale loop
        11 miles • 2,412 ft • 7 •
        Loop of some trails around Grizedale forest
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vikings

        ▼ Where is Vikings located?
        Vikings is located in Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, United Kingdom. It is part of the Grizedale Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.33824, -3.05618.
        ▼ How hard is Vikings?
        Vikings is rated as Black difficulty. The average grade is 19.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vikings?
        The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 749 ft to 909 ft.
        ▼ Is Vikings a point to point trail?
        Vikings is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Vikings?
        Vikings is 807 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vikings?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Vikings. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vikings?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vikings are:
        • July (19 activities)
        • September (9 activities)
        • November (6 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Vikings? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vikings are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Vikings?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Vikings. The trail is 807 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Vikings?
        Vikings is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 940 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,019 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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