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Breckland District

39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Thetford

East Of England

Breckland District

39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Thetford

Moderate

4.9

(10)

131

riders

39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Thetford

03:21

42.0km

270m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.8 km for 78 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

12.7 km

39 Steps Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A twisty track on the Beater Trail. This section is 575m in length. The trail isn't very technical, there is a good flow and you can go reasonably fast.

Tip by

2

13.5 km

Blue Trail Rock Garden

Highlight • Trail

Only Rock garden in the blue section

Tip by

3

16.5 km

Start of the Lime Burner and Beater Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Lime Burner trail (red route) 10 miles

This single-track trail is for the experienced mountain biker on the right bike.

The route provides a chance to hone your cycling skills with crests, dips, bomb holes and great single-track.

Tip by

4

16.9 km

High Lodge Visitor Centre & Café, Thetford Forest

Highlight • Forest

Coffee, cake, lunches and maps of the trails all available here.

Tip by

5

21.9 km

Stone Slab Trail feature

Highlight • Structure

One of the easier rock gardens, linear paving slabs

Tip by

6

24.6 km

The Beast (Lime Burner Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Need to brave to do this section and just go for it - rock gardens, very sharp bends, drops, and protruding roots

Tip by

7

26.0 km

The Downhill Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

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 …

Tip by

8

34.1 km

Long and Short Route Signpost

Highlight • Trail

Both are good fun

Tip by

B

42.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

10.6 km

4.27 km

1.17 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

4.08 km

2.28 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

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