place Thetford, IP27 0AF
Thetford Forest MTB Trail centre is situated in England's largest lowland forest and is home to hundreds of miles of fast flowing singletrack trails & routes.
With 4 routes on show from the green rated family orrientated Shepherd trail to the blue Poacher trail and then onto the more challenging red graded Beater trail and Lime Burner trail there is something on show for everyone from beginner to enthusiast and even race events held by the "Thetford MTB Racing" group.
Grade: Green - 5 miles (8 km)
Start your cycling adventure at High Lodge on this trail that is accessible for anyone riding virtually any type of bicycle. The trail is relatively flat, wide and uses a mixture of gravel forest roads, tracks and trails. It is suitable for most bikes including tag-a-longs, trailers and bikes with child seats. The trail is 5 miles (8 km) long but there is a shortcut option of 3.5 miles (5.5 km).
Grade: Blue - 6 miles (10 km)
This trail in our entry level single track route, leading you winding between the trees with small obstacles of roots and rocks. If you are an aspiring off-road cyclist, have a moderate skill level, and would like to be challenged, this is the trail for you.
Grade: Red - 10 miles (16 km)
This single-track trail is for the experienced mountain biker on the right bike. The route provides a chance to hone your cycling skills with crests, dips, bomb holes and great single-track.Along this sweeping single-track you will find drop-off's and fantastic rock features. You will need high levels of skill, endurance and off-road knowledge.
Grade: Blue
This off-road mountain bike skills learning area is a closed loop of rolling features and tightly bermed corners. As you gradually build your skills, speed and confidence you will be able to ride the loop without pedalling, gaining speed and momentum by 'pumping' the bumps and corners.
Grade: Black
These severe, challenging and extremely difficult features are found scattered throughout High Lodge. You will need to be highly skilled, have a high level of fitness and have a quality off-road mountain bike that is set up for the purpose. Expect large and unavoidable features and make sure you take a look before you ride.
Nearest Town: | Thetford |
Website: | www.forestryengland.uk |
Sat Nav: | IP27 0AF |
Grid Ref: | TL 811851 |
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Published: 7 March 2017
The pumptrack at Thetford Forest has been reopened after being closed for a few weeks to allow work to be carried out to improve and resurface the track.
Published: 11 August 2016
After lots of paper work and planning the TIMBER MTB volunteer group at Thetford Forest are pleased to announce that a new section of trail called Bracken Pit is now OPEN!
Published: 22 May 2016
Great news for local riders at Thetford Forest as the trail centre on the Suffolk & Norfolk border have just opened a number of new mountain bike trail sections.
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.
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