Mixed terrain, both flat and uneven, with steep descents and moderate climbs. Some areas may be muddy/slippery underfoot. If you choose to return along Fishermans Path, you will have to negotiate the very steep up/down steps over the base of Sharp Tor.

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Steep walk

Some very steep ground — marked on the map.

Climb

197 m

Drop

217 m

Highest

244 m

Lowest

117 m

Which way round

As mapped

Reversed

As mapped: Climbs 17% for 420 m midway, comes down 17% for 550 m midway.

Reversed: Easy first 2.6 km, climbs 17% for 550 m midway, comes down 17% for 420 m early on.

Little height either way — ride it whichever way suits.

Main descent: km 4.2–5.1, from 240 m to 133 m.

How the 10.1 km splits

Flat

3.5 km

Climbing

3.1 km

Very steep climbing (15%+)

0.4 km

Descending

2.3 km

Very steep descending (15%+)

0.8 km

Very steep descent · 17% for 550 m

km 4.4–5.0 · drops 94 m

Very steep climb · 17% for 420 m

km 6.6–7.0 · gains 74 m

Very steep descent · 26% for 250 m

km 7.1–7.3 · drops 66 m

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Campsites near the start

Three Hares Campsite

2.4 km from the start · 4.7★ (32)

Barley Meadow Touring Park

2.8 km from the start · 4.9★ (472)

Thrive Bushcraft

3.1 km from the start · 5.0★ (43)

Woodland Springs Touring Park

4.1 km from the start · 4.7★ (316)