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Start of the Red Grade MTB Trail, Hamsterley Forest

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Start of the Red Grade MTB Trail, Hamsterley Forest

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1. Cragg Wood Singletrack – Ford on the Forest Track loop from Hamsterley

36.4km

03:11

730m

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

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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2. Dig In Bench Viewpoint – The Gruffalo Sculpture loop from Woodland

19.2km

01:23

290m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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(1)

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3. Dig In Bench Viewpoint – Forest Trail Junction loop from Woodland

28.1km

02:34

620m

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

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Intermediate

Tips

jill2wheels

April 28, 2023

From here…follow the next 3 Red Routes for a great ride. Berms, rollers, table tops and some bomb holes, no chicken runs, all very rideable on a hard tail.

Gordon

December 22, 2024

Start of the reds from Poltys

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Location: South Bedburn, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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