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1.9 miles
Distance
698 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:26:54
Avg time
684 ft
Altitude change
180 ft
Altitude min
864 ft
Altitude max
180 ft
Altitude start
864 ft
Altitude end
6.908%
Grade
-9.203%
Grade max
22.869%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
777 ft
Distance down
1,014 ft
Distance flat
00:26:54
Avg time

Zig Zag Drag Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 60 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Gravel Path
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Zig Zag Drag is a 3 km popular family friendly gravel path trail located near Hawkshead. This multi-use trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 213 m green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendly

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 55 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Zig Zag Drag Trail Reports

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Jul 29, 2026 @ 7:16pm (Europe/London)
Jul 29, 2026
still a good climb up from Coniston Water, brilliant views along the route up.
May 27, 2025 @ 4:29am
May 27, 2025
Still a heck of a climb up, recent felling of trees give good views out over Coniston Water and surrounding fells, keeping the mind off the long...
Oct 31, 2022 @ 9:00am
Oct 31, 2022
Jun 4, 2021 @ 2:26am
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Jun 14, 2020 @ 1:08am
Jun 14, 2020
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Zig Zag Drag located?
      Zig Zag Drag is located in Hawkshead, United Kingdom. It is part of the Hawkshead trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.34182, -3.06659.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zig Zag Drag?
      Zig Zag Drag has 698 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 180 ft to 864 ft.
      ▼ How long is Zig Zag Drag?
      Zig Zag Drag is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is gravel path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zig Zag Drag?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Zig Zag Drag. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Zig Zag Drag? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zig Zag Drag are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Zig Zag Drag?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 27 minutes to ride Zig Zag Drag. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Zig Zag Drag?
      Zig Zag Drag is a very popular trail. There have been 796 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 860 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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