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Blue Cycle Route


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.5/5)

This route is easy / moderate. The trails are open with variable surfaces. It is recommended that users are experienced cyclists and have a good level of fitness, but the route length can be reduced by using the short cut. The Blue Cycle Route is located in Brandon Country Park. This loop can be linked with the High Lodge Green Cycle Route to lengthen the trails.

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How to get there:

Blue Cycle 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

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brill

Anonymous, 6/Feb/2011
3 Stars 3 Stars

I cycled this route for the first time today and found it an enjoyable ride. The track was a bit cut up and sandy in places, but there were no other signs of wear.

xpc316e, 4/Sep/2010
5 Stars 5 Stars

Anonymous, 19/Jul/2010
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Facilities and Activities

Cycling

Trail

Grade of trail

Moderate

Trail waymarking

Length of trail

Eight miles

Approximate time of trail

Allow up to an hour / hour and a half for a gentle ride.

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 map

Brandon Country Park is located just off the B1106 between Brandon and Elvedon. Cycle hire is available from the Centre. Please contact Paul Hill of Bike Art on 01842 810090 or 07818 417267

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