Wide open fireroad descent with a couple of footpath crossing, then a steeper, well surfaced bridleway out to the road. Take this bit easy on a weekend as it's popular with horse riders and dog walkers; there's also some drop-ins from bandit trails crossing the path here and sightlines aren't great in the summer.
A nice little watersplash finishes it off nicely before the tarmac.
I rode it as a climb up through the woods, and it's great both ways.

Marcus Andrews-Mackay

July 2, 2024

Mountain biking

It's a good climb from Thurlbear Road, starting with a watersplash. Weekends will be busier with dog walkers and horse riders, so remember to let them know you're there before …

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1. Middlewood Climb – Forest Dirt Path loop from Holway

28.3km

02:23

420m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Middlewood Climb – Forest Dirt Path loop from Staple Hill Car Park

19.6km

01:46

360m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Forest Dirt Path – Hemyock Village Pump loop from Smeatharpe

99.9km

06:31

1,150m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 1.27 km

Uphill 50 m

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Location: Orchard Portman, Taunton Deane, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Thurlbear Wood Bridleway

1. Middlewood Climb – Forest Dirt Path loop from Holway

2. Middlewood Climb – Forest Dirt Path loop from Staple Hill Car Park

3. Forest Dirt Path – Hemyock Village Pump loop from Smeatharpe

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