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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.

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 Toll Road for about 1½ miles and you will enter the car parking area. A forest toll applies. (Post code IP27 0AF)

OS Grid Reference: TL807864

Singletrack

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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:

Teresa Betterton



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 per copy. You can also download it.
printable cycle map

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