A sunny landscape featuring a green grassy area with a stone wall, a mountain bike leaning against the wall, and dense trees in the background under a clear blue sky. Hamsterley Forest mountain bike trail.
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Level: Expert
Length: 33 mi (53.1 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Network
Elevation: +652/ -469 ft
Total: 13 riders
 

Mountain Biking Hamsterley Forest

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#19 of 98 mountain bike trails in England
#4,532 in the world

One of the best in Northern England this 33 mile network has trails from intermediate to experts.

First added by TrailAPI on May 14, 2014. Last updated May 11, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: unknown
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: unknown
  • Fat bike grooming: unknown
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
Hamsterley Forest sits wedged between Teesdale and Weardale in the heart of beautiful Durham Dales, approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of Bishop Auckland.

By bike: The long-distance cycle trail 'W2W' (Walney Island to River Wear) passes through the forest. You can pick this trail up in Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland (via Willington) and Durham City. (from Forestry UK)


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  • hutchy
    *****

    Always good fun up hamma

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