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Frank's Tank Trail – Franks Tank Descent loop from Ballard Down

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Frank's Tank Trail – Franks Tank Descent loop from Ballard Down

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Frank's Tank Trail – Franks Tank Descent loop from Ballard Down

01:11

11.8km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.6 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.35 km

Frank's Tank Trail

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic little trail. Its getting very worn now. Very muddy and very wet in winter.

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2.35 km

Franks Tank Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Great on mtb. Miss the suspension on CX

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6.92 km

Forest Path in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

A touch of the beaten track. This grass section was parched and bumpy. Not many cyclists. Very enjoyable.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

5.08 km

555 m

461 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

3.12 km

2.48 km

1.81 km

819 m

339 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

11°C

65 %

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Frank's Tank Trail – Franks Tank Descent loop from Ballard Down

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Franks Tank Descent

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