This is the start of an energy sapping climb. Komoot indicated 14 degree incline. The surface differs from compact small rocks, to soft sinky mud. It is difficult trying to …

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4.97 km

Path to The Scrape Summit

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Not for the faint hearted or lazy riders.
You have to keep clearing your jockey wheels from clumps of heather stuck in them.

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6.83 km

Pykestone Hill

Peak

9.20 km

Scree Descent

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The downhill initially is mainly scree. Be careful, constant use of brakes is essential to keep speed under control. The bike tends to try to drift sidewards at times with higher speed.

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10.4 km

Valley Path with Scenic View

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Further descending, back to a height where nicer vegetation grows. The surface is fairly compact grass, it allows for a slight rest after a gruelling climb earlier.

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17.6 km

Dawic

Forest

19.9 km

View of the Valley

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I had to keep stopping when pushing ghe bike up this hill. The views below are very nice

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20.2 km

Log Stacks on Forest Track

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The tracks were lined with felled trees in many locations in this area

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22.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

5.68 km

3.29 km

1.54 km

Surfaces

15.0 km

4.85 km

1.54 km

830 m

Elevation

Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

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