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Black Mountain Bike Route


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.5/5)

About Black Mountain Bike Route

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.

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

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GROUP OF CYCLISTS

Grade of trail:
Severe
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
Ten miles
Approximate time of trail:
Allow an hour or more
Open or closed:
open
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Contact:
Alison Lane

01842 816028
e-mail: alison.lane@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Robert (5 Stars)
19/Jan/2010
a really good fun ride, i have taken my own bike, and my freinds normally hire, and the cheap hire ones have never had any problems, some shotcuts on the trail make it quicker so you can skip out the really bumpy bits. DONT skip the beast thou, this is the best bit of the ride by far
Name: Tucker (5 Stars)
16/Jan/2010
Whole family love the black route, even 8yo junior (now 9). Just love the sweeping section, and the routes through the tight trees are interesting with wide bars! The Beast is the best bit by far of course. Actually found the red route harder, but that was very wet when we rode it.
Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
2/Jan/2010
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What's of interest

A new cycle map for Thetford Forest which includes the new Red Route is now available from High Lodge and from the Forest District Office (office hours only).Printed on waterproof paper only £1.50 per copy. You can also download it.
printable cycle map

Approach High Lodge Forest Centre by the scenic forest drive. A small toll is levied at the entrance. Cycle hire is available from the Centre. Please contact Paul Hill of Bike Art on 01842 810090 or 07818 417267.

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