Slaley Forest – Slaley Forest loop from Slaley Hall

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Slaley Forest – Slaley Forest loop from Slaley Hall

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Slaley Forest – Slaley Forest loop from Slaley Hall

00:32

5.65km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

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3 m

Slaley Forest

Highlight • Forest

Overlooking Derwent Reservoir, Slaley Forest is home to a selection of forest roads which give you access to the forest.
Open all year, the forest is a great location for a leisurely woodland walk or bike ride.

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411 m

The Search of Branches: Foxes' Fingers Stone Carving

Highlight • Structure

One of a few carvings

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1.66 km

View of North Pennines

Highlight • Trail

long gradual climb or descent

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2.72 km

Slaley Forest

Highlight • Forest

Start of the forest

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3.05 km

Forest Trail Photo Spot

Highlight • Trail

Nice little shortcut

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3.96 km

Keyhole Stone Carving

Highlight • Structure

One of a few carvings

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4.84 km

Slaley Forest Log Pile

Highlight • Structure

Watch out for latrge and deep water filled bomb holes around here!

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4.88 km

Gravel Forest Track

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Leads you off the 4x4 mess

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5.65 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

215 m

Surfaces

5.44 km

215 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

8°C

5°C

80 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Slaley Forest – Slaley Forest loop from Slaley Hall

Slaley Forest

The Search of Branches: Foxes' Fingers Stone Carving

View of North Pennines

Slaley Forest

Forest Trail Photo Spot

Keyhole Stone Carving

Slaley Forest Log Pile

Gravel Forest Track

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