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Ford on the Forest Track loop from Low Redford Meadows SSSI

Ford on the Forest Track loop from Low Redford Meadows SSSI

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Ford on the Forest Track loop from Low Redford Meadows SSSI

02:25

28.3km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.45 km

Windy Bank Wood

Forest

10.2 km

Long Gravel Path Through Forest

Highlight • Forest

Nice smooth fast gravel

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14.6 km

Hamsterley Forest

Forest

23.6 km

Ford on the Forest Track

Highlight • Trail

Ford on the forest track. It can get quite deep after heavy rain

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24.3 km

Hamsterley Forest River Crossing and Footbridge

Highlight • Trail

A rocky downhill section of road that features a water crossing at the bottom that can be rolled through, there is a bridge however if you decide not to ride …

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26.3 km

Pike's Teeth, Hamsterley Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A Category 4 climb at the beginning of the Black Route at Hamsterley Forest lasting around 1.2 Mile with an average gradient of 7% peaking at 15% in places. The …

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28.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

1.29 km

912 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

2.20 km

1.53 km

331 m

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

22°C

9°C

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