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Breckland District

The best MTB trails in the Breckland District

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Mountain biking in the Breckland District is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Norfolk. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: October 17, 2025

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1. Thetford Forest - Forestry England: Santon Warren

51.8km

04:16

320m

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

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2. Peddars Way Cycle Route from Thetford

57.3km

03:58

290m

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

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3. Rock Garden Trail Feature – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Brandon

24.9km

01:58

160m

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

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4. 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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5. River Tud Bridge – Station Café Reepham loop from Whitwell

70.6km

04:34

340m

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

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6. 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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7. River Tud Bridge – Pump Track loop from Bawdeswell

61.8km

03:56

360m

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

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8. Howe's Run Pit MTB Trail – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Brandon

37.6km

03:04

250m

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

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9. Stone Monument – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Harling Road

86.3km

05:38

460m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Desert Rats Memorial – Methwold loop from Foulden

25.9km

01:32

110m

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

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The best MTB trails in the Breckland District

1. Thetford Forest - Forestry England: Santon Warren

2. Peddars Way Cycle Route from Thetford

3. Rock Garden Trail Feature – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Brandon

4. 39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Brandon

5. River Tud Bridge – Station Café Reepham loop from Whitwell

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

7. River Tud Bridge – Pump Track loop from Bawdeswell

8. Howe's Run Pit MTB Trail – Helter Skelter Trail loop from Brandon

9. Stone Monument – Castle Acre Bailey Gate loop from Harling Road

10. Desert Rats Memorial – Methwold loop from Foulden

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Most popular routes in the Breckland District

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