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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1. Juniper Hill Descent – View of Slad Valley loop from Bisley-with-Lypiatt

31.0km

02:43

740m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Buckholt Woods Singletrack – Painswick Beacon Bridleway loop from Slad

27.2km

02:39

740m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. View of Bisley Village – View of Slad Valley loop from Sheepscombe

30.1km

02:15

530m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Distance 618 m

Downhill 100 m

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

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Sunken Bridleway Ascent / Descent

1. Juniper Hill Descent – View of Slad Valley loop from Bisley-with-Lypiatt

2. Buckholt Woods Singletrack – Painswick Beacon Bridleway loop from Slad

3. View of Bisley Village – View of Slad Valley loop from Sheepscombe

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