Mountain biking around Forest Heath is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Suffolk. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: September 27, 2025

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1. Thetford Forest - High Lodge trails

61.6km

05:08

410m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. 39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Brandon

36.1km

02:56

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Icklingham

21.9km

01:43

120m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Helter Skelter Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Brandon

14.4km

01:13

100m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Gravel Jump – The Bracken Pit loop from Brandon

9.10km

00:45

40m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Steep Drops in Wooded Area – Forest Singletrack Trail loop from Brandon

16.9km

01:22

110m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Brandon

8.66km

00:44

70m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Winding Forest Path – Burnt Trees in the Forest loop from Brandon

14.5km

01:13

100m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. 39 Steps Trail – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Brandon

45.2km

03:45

260m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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10. Howe's Run Pit MTB Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Brandon

51.2km

04:02

300m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Forest Heath

1. Thetford Forest - High Lodge trails

2. 39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Brandon

3. The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Icklingham

4. Helter Skelter Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Brandon

5. Gravel Jump – The Bracken Pit loop from Brandon

6. Steep Drops in Wooded Area – Forest Singletrack Trail loop from Brandon

7. The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Brandon

8. Winding Forest Path – Burnt Trees in the Forest loop from Brandon

9. 39 Steps Trail – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Brandon

10. Howe's Run Pit MTB Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Brandon

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