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Helter Skelter Trail – Howe's Run Pit MTB Trail loop from Brandon

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Helter Skelter Trail – Howe's Run Pit MTB Trail loop from Brandon

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4.8

(23)

908

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Helter Skelter Trail – Howe's Run Pit MTB Trail loop from Brandon

01:33

17.6km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.50 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.86 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 …

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6.53 km

Drinking Water Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Cafe, toilets and most important thing free clean water!

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6.53 km

High Lodge Visitor Centre & Café, Thetford Forest

Highlight • Forest

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

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6.59 km

BikeArt at High Lodge

Highlight • Cafe

High Lodge offers a lot of outdoor activities for all the family and a a pleasant cafe.
The cafe is open:
Monday - Friday - 09:00 - 17:00
Weekends and …

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7.27 km

Rock Garden Trail Feature

Highlight • Climb

Rock garden as you start the trail, just go for it

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7.72 km

The Working Forest Shelter, Thetford Forest

Highlight • Forest

Big wooden shelter with information boards

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8.32 km

Helter Skelter Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A twisty, bermed section of singletrack with a few rollovers dotted along it's length. During busier times of year, the top surface of the track here can be loose and …

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15.3 km

Howe's Run Pit MTB Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

MTB territory😊! Gravel bike is an interesting option though it may not end well 🤕 🤭

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.01 km

6.19 km

2.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

2.45 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

21°C

14°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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The Downhill Trail

Drinking Water Station

High Lodge Visitor Centre & Café, Thetford Forest

BikeArt at High Lodge

Rock Garden Trail Feature

The Working Forest Shelter, Thetford Forest

Helter Skelter Trail

Howe's Run Pit MTB Trail

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