West Tanpit Wood – Muddy Forest Trails loop from Pill Paddock

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West Tanpit Wood – Muddy Forest Trails loop from Pill Paddock

Easy

4.5

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West Tanpit Wood – Muddy Forest Trails loop from Pill Paddock

01:55

6.76km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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56 m

Sandy Lane Cut-Through

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Cheeky little cut through between some lovely cottages. The surface is mostly broken tarmac/concrete and it is steep. Testing, but mercifully short climb heading E to W.

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1.32 km

West Tanpit Wood

Highlight • Natural

West Tanpit Wood is a peaceful woodland with the picturesque Markham Brook flowing through its heart. The wood is home to many species of bird, including buzzards, which can regularly …

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1.43 km

Muddy Forest Trails

Highlight • Trail

1.62 km

Bridleway Linking Green Lane and Weir Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bridleway links West Tanpit wood, the back of Abbots Pool, and also runs down to the bottom of Green lane, which takes you to Failand, Wraxhill place etc

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4.34 km

Paradise Bottom Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little spot to ride through.

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4.44 km

Abbot's Pool

Highlight • Forest

It's a popular swimming spot but I'd probably advise waiting until summer.

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4.92 km

Snake's Well Plantation

Forest

5.58 km

Rocky Descent to Sandy Lane

Highlight • Trail

Heading East, this one starts off flat and smooth, but turns into a thrill ride of a descent, if you’re on drop bars. Ride Westbound for a technical climb.

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5.89 km

Ford with Uneven Surface

Highlight • Natural

The road surface under the ford has been washed away and is in need of repair. Please proceed with caution. I crashed into it and nearly came off - left me with a flat tyre however.

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