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3,732 ft
Distance
-198 ft
Descent
00:02:58
Avg time
-198 ft
Altitude change
777 ft
Altitude min
975 ft
Altitude max
975 ft
Altitude start
777 ft
Altitude end
-96.333%
Grade max
-0.401%
Grade min
3,732 ft
Distance down
00:02:58
Avg time

Zig and Zag Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Roman Lakes
    Marple
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #131978 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #355441 in Trail Running
    • #344108 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #4,704 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #7,578 in Trail Running
    • #6,768 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

One descent broken into two by a short road section (circa 50m) rocky on the first stage into singletrack on the second.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 51 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Zig and Zag Trail Reports

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Apr 18, 2021 @ 1:29am
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on Apr 18, 2021
Very Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zig and Zag located?
      Zig and Zag is located in Roman Lakes, Marple, United Kingdom. It is part of the Roman Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.38244, -2.00522.
      ▼ How hard is Zig and Zag?
      Zig and Zag is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig and Zag?
      The trail has 198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 777 ft to 975 ft.
      ▼ Is Zig and Zag a point to point trail?
      Zig and Zag is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Zig and Zag?
      Zig and Zag is 3,732 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zig and Zag?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zig and Zag. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Zig and Zag? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zig and Zag are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zig and Zag?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Zig and Zag. The trail is 3,732 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zig and Zag?
      Zig and Zag is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 854 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 822 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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