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The Fir Trail loop from High Lodge — Thetford Forest

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The Fir Trail loop from High Lodge — Thetford Forest

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4.5

(10)

189

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The Fir Trail loop from High Lodge — Thetford Forest

01:29

5.70km

30m

Hiking

Embark on the easy Fir Trail loop from High Lodge, a 3.5-mile (5.7 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes to complete. You'll gain a gentle 109 feet (33 metres) in elevation as you venture deeper into Thetford Forest, leaving behind the busier areas. The path winds…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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166 m

High Lodge Visitor Centre & Café, Thetford Forest

Highlight • Forest

Coffee, cake, lunches and maps of the trails all available here.

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3.75 km

Beech Trail

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The Beech and the Fir Trails intersect at this point. If you have been following the Fir Trail from High Lodge Visitor Centre, it is well worth picking up the …

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5.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

2.08 km

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

1.45 km

665 m

277 m

225 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 11 May

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