more stats
1,555 ft
Distance
-132 ft
Descent
00:01:47
Avg time
-134 ft
Altitude change
234 ft
Altitude min
367 ft
Altitude max
367 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-41.3%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
203 ft
Distance climb
1,332 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:01:47
Avg time

Waterworks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Friston Forest
    Eastbourne
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17225 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32709 in E-Biking
    • #435652 in Trail Running
    • #439656 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #471 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,819 in E-Biking
    • #9,025 in Trail Running
    • #8,914 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Forestry England

A narrow singletrack downhill trail with features dotted throughout, a great intro to DH aside from a sizable drop that could catch riders out (it can be walked around however). The trail starts with a medium-sized incline but levels out towards the end.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BermsDropsFaint trailJumps

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 4, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Waterworks located?
      Waterworks is located in Friston Forest, Eastbourne, United Kingdom. It is part of the Friston Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.76362, 0.19785.
      ▼ How hard is Waterworks?
      Waterworks is rated as Red difficulty. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waterworks?
      The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 234 ft to 367 ft.
      ▼ Is Waterworks a point to point trail?
      Waterworks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Waterworks?
      Waterworks is 1,555 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waterworks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Waterworks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Waterworks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Waterworks are:
      • October (4 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Waterworks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waterworks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Waterworks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Waterworks. The trail is 1,555 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Waterworks?
      Waterworks is a very popular trail. There have been 166 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 204 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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