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Map Key

Leaflet can be picked up from the cycle hire centre courtesy of The Forestry Commission.

Discovery Trail

Distance: 2.5km (1.5 miles)
Easy
Beginners will really enjoy cycling this fully surfaced trail with stunning views and play features. Also used by walkers, you'll need to be a considerate cyclist.

Challenge Trail

Short loop distance: 9.5km (5.9 miles)
Long loop distance: 12.3km (7.6 miles)
Moderate
A great confidence builder when moving on from the Discovery Trail. A combination of surfaces, some narrow sections and gentle gradients for intermediate cyclists. Add on the longer loop and build up your stamina.

Ridge Ride Trail

Distance: 9km (6 miles)
Difficult
A technical, fast and flowing trail. Tight corners and corners and lively descents test your reflexes on this narrow singletrack route through the forest. Experienced riders only, with appropriate bikes and protective equipment.

Ridge Ride Extreme

Distance: 1km (0.6 miles)
Severe
This optional technical loop is more demanding than the previous sections of the Ridge Ride Trail. Expect routes, rocks, berms, drops and a step down.

Skills Area and Pump Trail

Bike Park
These areas are purpose built to help cyclists develop new off-road skills, with numerous features for all abilities and a pump trail to help you find your flow. Suitable for novice to advanced riders.

Cycling in Haldon Woods

One Hour in Spooky Wood - Canon 7D Test from Thom Heald on Vimeo.