Super fun descent running down an ancient track lined with beech trees. Although often full of leaves there is loose beneath providing some traction. The bottom of the track is almost always wet with a small stream running down it.

Ben

January 13, 2026

Gravel riding

Can get very technical and slippery after rain, much leaf cover but stones under mud can help

tintim

November 10, 2020

Mountain biking

Gets wet, sloppy and a little loose before the road

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Distance 618 m

Downhill 100 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Location: Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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