Myself and a couple of chums, are looking at hauling our asses over this, Saturday. Setting out from the Dam top/plugholes at 09.15. Should anyone wish to hook up with us, shout me up..
I can't answer that, as I'm unsure of your own abilities. We had a guy ride with us on the above ride, as have had a few before, on an analogue hardtail, and they simply walked down the stuff they weren't confident riding. It's not an issue, as we'll simply wait for them to catch up. So I don't believe it would be beyond you. It can get 'chunky' in places, however personally, I'd say it's a limited proportion of that entire ride.
Mostly bridleways, with a few off piste excursions. There's plenty of footage on YT (trail finder gives decent reports on there) for sure..
I ride a 700w, almost completely in eco. Easily done on 500w, as that's what the others pedal.
I'll post next time we are venturing out, as always, and you are more than welcome to join us..
have a look on you tube
the beast eats people dead or alive
potato alley like thousands of bloody big marbles
but good if people wait for you if you have to walk
you certainly will enjoy the experience
might make one for it, the beast owes me one ate me twice last year