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Slaley Forest – Keyhole Stone Carving loop from Slaley Hall

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Slaley Forest – Keyhole Stone Carving loop from Slaley Hall

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Slaley Forest – Keyhole Stone Carving loop from Slaley Hall

00:41

6.97km

100m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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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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410 m

The Search of Branches: Foxes' Fingers Stone Carving

Highlight • Structure

One of a few carvings

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1.88 km

Smurf Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

4.56 km

View of North Pennines

Highlight • Trail

long gradual climb or descent

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5.15 km

Keyhole Stone Carving

Highlight • Structure

One of a few carvings

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5.88 km

Slaley Forest Log Pile

Highlight • Structure

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

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5.92 km

Gravel Forest Track

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Leads you off the 4x4 mess

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6.97 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

349 m

107 m

Surfaces

6.52 km

107 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

14°C

9°C

98 %

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Slaley Forest – Keyhole Stone Carving loop from Slaley Hall

Slaley Forest

The Search of Branches: Foxes' Fingers Stone Carving

Smurf Forest Path

View of North Pennines

Keyhole Stone Carving

Slaley Forest Log Pile

Gravel Forest Track

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