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Red Cycle Route


(Average user rating: 5 Stars 4.5/5)

About Red Cycle Route

The Red route is a difficult and taxing ride. It is mostly single track winding between the trees and is a step up from the Green or Blue routes. For aspiring cyclists who enjoy a challenge. Not recommended for cyclists under 12 years.

Please note - the Eastern loop of this trail remains closed.

How to get there:

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

The forest drive and entrance is located on the B1107 Thetford to Brandon Road, approximately 4 miles from Thetford and half a mile from Brandon. Follow the Forest Road for about 1½ miles and you will enter the car parking area. A forest access charge applies. (Post code IP27 0AF)

OS Grid Reference: TL807864
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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Grade of trail:
Difficult
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
11 miles
Approximate time of trail:
One and a half hours
Open or closed:
open
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Contact:
Reception

01842 816010
e-mail: enquiries.eanglia@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Anonymous (4 Stars)
4/Jun/2009
My 10 year old son and me (along with my mate) did this in October 2008.
It had been wet prior to our visit. Took us about an hour and a half, with several drink stops etc.
We all enjoyed it though I think a red rating is a bit high.
Name: grumpy mum on a bike (5 Stars)
28/May/2009
Excellent! well marked trails, not crowded even on a bank holiday Monday, plenty of variety, although not as difficult as I anticipated. My 8 and 5 year old boys managed the whole red trail and a chunk of the black route, after getting bored on the green. We all can't wait to get back. Free parking on sites around the perimeter of the park.

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What's of interest

A cycle map for Thetford Forest which includes the Red Route is now available from High Lodge and from the Forest District Office (office hours only).Printed on waterproof paper only £1 per copy. You can also download it.
printable cycle map

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