First corner requires commitment over some steep rocks and roots. If you can ride that then you can ride the rest. 1 of the 2 challenging technical descents on the loop.

Wandering Cloud

November 10, 2023

Mountain biking

Medusa's Drop is a rather famous (or infamous?) part of the Red Route with a very steep drop down through the forest here: zigzags, switchbacks, berms and more. The lower part of the descent is quite challenging, so this is really for experts!

jill2wheels

April 28, 2023

Mountain biking

This was the gnarliest section on the red route, all rideable on a hardtail, be excited and apprehensive! Sorry no photo.

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Jerry Noddle RED Trail — Dalby Forest

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Red 6 Trail – Medusa's Drop loop from West Ayton

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Red 3 Descent – Medusa's Drop loop from Sieve Dale Fen

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Distance 205 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Allerston, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Medusa's Drop

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Jerry Noddle RED Trail — Dalby Forest

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Red 6 Trail – Medusa's Drop loop from West Ayton

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