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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Rapley Lake loop from Bracknell Forest

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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Rapley Lake loop from Bracknell Forest

Hard

5.0

(1)

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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Rapley Lake loop from Bracknell Forest

02:32

22.7km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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526 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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4.30 km

Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

Here's the crossroads at the top of a steep fire road climb. At the top of the climb, turn left to find the start of a few very interesting downhill sections, rated blue, red or black. Something for everyone!

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7.17 km

Rapley Lake

Highlight • Forest

Very close to Bagshot, within Swinley Forest, you will find this beautiful lake, perfect for a walk and for getting lost in the network of paths throughout the forest.
The …

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12.2 km

Swinley Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

The tracks at Swinley Forest have a very firm surface and good drainage, which makes it a good place to ride in the winter without the risk of getting too …

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17.2 km

Barossa Military Training Area

Highlight • Structure

20.3 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.

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21.1 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

22.2 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 …

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

2.04 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.58 km

7.18 km

5.14 km

526 m

300 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

19°C

13°C

86 %

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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Rapley Lake loop from Bracknell Forest

The Look Out Discovery Centre

Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead

Rapley Lake

Swinley Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Barossa Military Training Area

Swinley Forest Star Post

Forest Trail

Swinley Forest

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