Reviews for Thetford Forest (High Lodge) Mountain Bike Trails

Summary:
good range of trails for all levels of riders!

Review:
These trails are very well made and maintained by thetfords own trail maintenence group, timber! These voulenteers work hard to keep the trails at thetford to a very high standard! There are a variety of trails from the green which is suitable for the whole family! Then to the blue which is pretty much the same but possibly a bit too long for younger children! These trails are where thetford really comes into its own! these trails are extrmely fun and challenging! the pits are very challenging and DEFIANTLY not for young children! the pits arent maintained as well as main trails but they are still a very good quality!

Summary:
good entry level trail!

Review:
really liked this trail but only had time to take the shortcut it could do with a few more technical features like droop offs and burms but apart from that it was a nice trail more suited towards people who want to get a taste for mountain biking but are unwilling to try the red route or just for a fun ride for the more experienced cyclist! by the way the signs at the start of the trail say you can ride it on a hybrid!!! pffttt good luck on the roots and sand!

Summary:
Really good fun but a lot of effort

Review:
I haven't really done any MTB before, but have recently really wanted to get into it. Me and a couple of mates went to Thetford Forest yesterday and tackled the former black run (now graded red) called Lime Burner Trail. It was a lot of fun and a real hard workout. Some of the paths and quite straight forward but there are some really difficult sections through the trees. There are also some nice flowing downhill sections as well, particularly in the second half of the trail which I enjoyed a lot. The Beast, later on during the trail is a lot of fun with some big ups and downs and some drops over rocks and roots. I'm an amateur at MTB (it must be said) but I managed and really enjoyed it. Ultimately this can't be a big challenge to top riders, but its certainly a good challenge for beginners to intermediates. The only problem with it is the amount of small bumps, particularly throughout the inner forest sections - really hurts your ass if you're not used to this! :D

Summary:
the faster you go the more you will get from it

Review:
Twisty tight turns with some very sharp ups and downs, which will catch you out. Sprint as much as you can and it will be great fum.
There is a Secret beast route which is faster. Turn right at the "beast" sign, smother but so much faster. with then join on to the end of the old beast.

Summary:
Best forest trail in East area

Review:
Some brilliant holes, may end up spattered all over Howe's run or shredded at the bottom of Bracken pit. Also some great fly-overs that cross the easier, family routes which can produce some massive air hops. The only trail in the east area worth riding, but parking can easily cost you six quid at the forest centre.