フェイクナム・マグナでののおすすめグラベルライド

Thetford forest trails are all good for beginners being in one of the flattest counties of our country it’s v v flat it’s more cross country style riding than mountain biking.

Starting from the forestry commision car park, hed over the bridge and turn right. This will give you several options for forestry trails and if you head towards Lynford you can then pop on to the road for a short trip to Browns cafe.

Lovely rolling gravel road through Forest

excellent

Fire Road 7

The Stanton Downham Bridge was built during the first world war as a rail bridge to transport timber and logging machines. It's been a road bridge since about 1922. The bridge crosses the Little Ouse River.

sand trap. Byway is not closed.

As March 2025 new gravel laid down

dips as you go through

Depending on the season the long route maybe closed due to maintenance of the trail or tree felling

Open 9am till 5pm everyday

The trail features a series of relatively tight bermed turns that wind down the hill. This section is frequently used, which can lead to a loose or rutted surface. You'll also encounter a few rollovers along the descent to add some excitement before re-entering the trees.

One of the fastest blue sections, put your foot down and go.

Unlike the map, this is unpaved dirt road, sandy in parts.

Gravel surface slippery on burms

Caution Loose gravel surface

Both are good fun

Very sandy in the dry

Shepherd trail (green) 3.5 or 5 miles Start your cycling adventure at High Lodge on our green graded trail. Aimed at families, this suitable for most types of off-road bike.   The trail is relatively flat, wide and uses a mixture of gravel forest roads, tracks and trails. It is suitable for tag-a-longs, trailers and bikes with child seats.

Beater trail (blue) 6 or 11 miles This trail is a fun flowing blue grade trail, which winds between the trees. Expect single track sections with roots and rocks as well as sweeping berms. If you are an aspiring off-road cyclist, have a basic off-road skill level.