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'The Loop' MTB skills area
 

This is a purpose built MTB training loop. It is designed with skill development in mind to push your mountain biking to a new level. The Loop contains a multitude of features and riding options, some built in stone to mimic natural trails and others from timber in the North Shore style. Each feature has a skills tips board containing information to help perfect your technique. When you reach the bottom you can either exit The Loop or go back to the top via the climb trail. The training loop is aimed at anybody confident at riding Blue Grade trail or above, but beware it contains features of all grades from Blue to Black. The trail is not suitable for occasional/family cyclists and all riders are advised to wear suitable personal protective equipment.

How to get there:

Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre
Hamsterley
Durham County
England

Hamsterley, Witton-le Wear, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, and Durham are the nearest towns or villages.

3rd leg - Drop off options

Hamsterley Forest Visitor Centre Facilities.
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Grade of trail:
Moderate
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
1 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2-20 mins
Open or closed:
open


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