Swinley Bike Hub – Swinley Forest Star Post loop from Bracknell Forest

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Swinley Bike Hub – Swinley Forest Star Post loop from Bracknell Forest

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Swinley Bike Hub – Swinley Forest Star Post loop from Bracknell Forest

01:40

6.44km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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101 m

The Look Out Discovery Centre

Highlight • Forest

The Look Out Discovery Centre is a place where science is what matters. If you visit, you can enjoy interactive shows and all sorts of activities and fun exhibits. Ideal for families!

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102 m

This is the trail centre for Swinley Forest, where you'll find a green trail and the blue starting. Check out more about the routes with their online map here swinleybikehub.com/trails.

As you might expect, there are loads of other great facilities here; bike hire including kid's bikes, MTB and gravel bikes, a great coffee and gift shop in the Look Out Discovery Centre, public toilets, and even a Go Ape course!

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2.25 km

Swinley Forest Star Post

Highlight • Forest

This delightful finger post sits at the intersection with six directions, two of which are the Devil's Highway, a Roman road. It sits in the midst of Bracknell Forest, a vast area of commons, heathland and plantations.

From here, you can hike and ride in almost any direction on the miles of gravel tracks. The Three Castles Path passes close by.

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2.25 km

Signpost at Forest Road Intersection

Highlight • Rest Area

3.40 km

Ladies Mile Signpost

Highlight • Trail

3.55 km

Caesar's Camp

Highlight • Historical Site

Caesar's Camp is an archaeological site and an area of historical interest.
It is an ancient fortified camp dating back to the Iron Age and, apart from this use, it could have been a market or a political centre.

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4.42 km

Swinley Pond

Highlight • Forest

You'll likely pass by this small and tranquil pond if you're traveling between The Look Out and Caesar's Camp. Additionally, the Three Castles Path runs alongside it.

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5.22 km

Swinley Forest

Highlight • Trail

This forest, easily accessible from the surrounding urban areas like Bracknell or Bagshot, is perfect for running and getting lost in its numerous trails.
A word of advice, there is a network of mountain bike trails, so be attentive to avoid ending up on one!
This area was once part of Windsor Forest and has hidden corners that will surprise you, such as Caesar's Camp, a Go Ape facility, or the fun-filled The Look Out.

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6.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

2.50 km