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Black Mountain Bike Route


(Average user rating4 unrated 3.9/5)

The Black Mountain Bike Route is for experienced riders only. It has been graded as very difficult and highly technical. The tracks are narrow and difficult with varied surfaces. There are also very steep rises and decents. High levels of skill, experience and off-road knowledge with a high level of endurance fitness is required. This route is NOT suitable for riders under fifteen years old. Both the Black and the Red cycle trails have alternatives on some sections of the route. These will continue throughout the winter. Please observe all signs in the Forest.

 

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How to get there:

Black Mountain Bike Route can be started from High Lodge Forest Centre in Thetford Forest Park. Brandon is the nearest town or village.

Post code IP27 0AF.

OS Grid Reference: TL 810 851
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

User Comments

Have been to the forest many times, it is well worth the 1.5hr trip each way! Black trail and the beast is addictive, find myself doing the beast over and over, only come off once! Facilities very good and clean. Hate to see any litter in forest. Bit concerned about this dog sickness thing and what it's all about in case we ever bring any canines, why hasn't there been a conclusion?! I love the forest, it is a stress releiving retreat! Last time i was there i saw an Viper nearly a meter long!! Keep up good work. Matt

Matt, 22/Jan/2012
3 Stars 3 Stars

A crossers all I've got so rode it on that did the whole lot fine. Preferred the red route though. Lovely icey sunny day though.

rob, 6/Jan/2012
5 Stars 5 Stars

My second visit this year and introducing the extended family to the Fun and Freedom of biking in the Forest - Congratulations on the layout of the course - an intriguing, perfect balance of challenges and settings. I look forward to returning more often. The only worry is the apparent lack of interest in leaving litter along the way - I feel the culprits should be Fined and perhaps it would help if the wardens keep a check on the litter - if it is collected more frequently, it will help deter lazy and unthoughtful litterbugs. Maybe a reward for retrieving some of the litter - today I saw 3 bottles and one empty picnic plastic box! The WC's were very clean. A pleasure visiting Thetford Forest - and so mild today!

Venetian Star, 28/Dec/2011
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GROUP OF CYCLISTS

Facilities and Activities

Cycling

Trail

Grade of trail

Severe

Trail waymarking

Length of trail

Ten miles

Approximate time of trail

Allow an hour or more

Open or closed

open

Contact

High Lodge Forest Centre
01842 815434
e-mail: highlodgefeedback@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What's of interest

A cycle map for Thetford Forest is available from High Lodge and from the Forest District Office (office hours only). Cost - £1.50 each.You can also download it.
printable cycle mapApproach High Lodge Forest Centre by the scenic forest drive. Cycle hire is available from the Centre. Please contact Paul Hill of Bike Art on 01842 810090 or 07818 417267.

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