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      This region is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

      Escape to nature and experience Friston Forest’s beautiful beech woodland on foot or bike

      Friston Forest is within the South Downs National Park between Lulington Heath National Nature Reserve and Seven Sisters Country Park. It is the largest area of recently established forest in South East England.

      This expansive beech woodland makes a perfect family day out for those who love exploring the countryside. With walking and cycling trails, great views of the Cuckmere and the sweeping South Downs, Friston Forest has something for everyone.
      source: Forestry England (Firston Forest)
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Land Status: National Forest
      Parking google parking directions
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 6
      • 11
      • 3

      Region Status
      Caution as of Apr 14, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      20
      Trails Mountain Bike
      21
      Trails E-Bike
      21
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      18
      Trails Trail Running
      18
      Total Distance
      19 miles
      Total Descent
      3,508 ft
      Total Vertical
      437 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      504 ft
      Reports
      131
      Photos
      121
      Ridden Counter
      2,525

      Popular Friston Forest Mountain Biking Trails

      statustitledifficultyrating
      Crater Run
      Final Descent
      Doris and Bert
      The X-files
      Fairy Trail
      Flying Daggers
      Clint Eastwood
      Snakes & Ladders
      Snow Run
      White Horse
      Tron
      Love or Hate trail
      Cardiac
      Schralp Me Silly
      Inferno

      Friston Forest Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      Friston
      		10 miles
      Beachy Head
      		9 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 15 rides

      Photos of Friston Forest Mountain Bike

      trail: Fairy Trail
      6 |
      Apr 14, 2025 @ 4:26am
      Apr 14, 2025
      trail: Fairy Trail
      8 |
      Apr 14, 2025 @ 4:16am
      Apr 14, 2025
      trail: Fairy Trail
      7 |
      Apr 14, 2025 @ 4:16am
      Apr 14, 2025
      trail: Fairy Trail
      3 |
      Apr 14, 2025 @ 4:16am
      Apr 14, 2025
      trail: Fairy Trail
      9 |
      Apr 14, 2025 @ 4:16am
      Apr 14, 2025
      trail: Moody Mary
      9 |
      Apr 6, 2025 @ 4:54am
      Apr 6, 2025
      trail: Moody Mary
      8 |
      Apr 6, 2025 @ 4:54am
      Apr 6, 2025
      trail: Moody Mary
      14 |
      Apr 6, 2025 @ 4:54am
      Apr 6, 2025

      Videos of Friston Forest Mountain Bike

      Steep, Slippery, Southern - Antinatural
      0:50 | 713 | Jan 4, 2019
      morning ride.
      2:09 | 455 | Apr 21, 2015
      morning ride.
      0:20 | 486 | Apr 21, 2015
      Lee Quarry 21/11/14
      3:20 | 489 | Nov 21, 2014
      Black mountains killer loop final descent
      9:05 | 311 | Aug 31, 2014
      Whinlatter Red Final Descent
      3:45 | 331 | Jul 22, 2014
      Blade final descent
      4:18 | 260 | Apr 14, 2014
      Final descent at lee quarry
      4:41 | 231 | Jan 28, 2014

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      The X-files
      Apr 13, 2025 @ 9:14am
      Apr 13, 2025
      		 DryGood riding conditionsBizzle78
      Snow Run
      Apr 13, 2025 @ 9:14am
      Apr 13, 2025
      		 DryGood conditions dry and fast a little...Bizzle78
      Flying Daggers
      Apr 13, 2025 @ 9:14am
      Apr 13, 2025
      		 DryDusty trails summer conditions quite...Bizzle78
      Doris and Bert
      Mar 22, 2025 @ 3:07pm
      Mar 22, 2025
      		 IdealSmall tree down across the trail at the...GeorgeWoodWould Friston
      Crater Run
      Mar 22, 2025 @ 3:04pm
      Mar 22, 2025
      		 IdealSmall tree down across path next to the...GeorgeWoodWould Friston
      White Horse
      Jan 5, 2025 @ 9:51am
      Jan 5, 2025
      		 Wetbrainspiller
      Clint Eastwood
      Jun 8, 2024 @ 3:32pm
      Jun 8, 2024
      		 VariableUnrideable right now (June) due to...timwills123
      Final Descent
      May 25, 2024 @ 2:32am
      May 25, 2024
      		 IdealThexMiniman
      Fairy Trail
      May 25, 2024 @ 2:32am
      May 25, 2024
      		 IdealThexMiniman
      Schralp Me Silly
      Mar 20, 2022 @ 3:11am
      Mar 20, 2022
      		 IdealE-Bike Markyparkyfishbone

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      vMnu1awishlisttrailactivity #71489332
      May 11, 2025 @ 5:19pm
      May 11, 2025
      vMnu1ariddentrailactivity #71489066 and 1 more
      May 11, 2025 @ 5:13pm
      May 11, 2025
      GeorgeWoodWouldupdatetrailactivity #71130152
      May 6, 2025 @ 3:39pm
      May 6, 2025
      GeorgeWoodWouldaddphotoactivity #71109673 and 2 more
      May 6, 2025 @ 9:34am
      May 6, 2025
      GeorgeWoodWouldaddpoiactivity #70934267
      May 3, 2025 @ 1:55pm
      May 3, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      DragonFireJtrailFairy TrailConditions were great , dry and fast
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 10:43pm
      Apr 27, 2025
      GrantRPetersreportWhite HorsePerfect
      Apr 27, 2025 @ 12:18am
      Apr 27, 2025
      nrelf038trailTronSome small tables on this run good for new riders
      Nov 4, 2021 @ 10:22am
      Nov 4, 2021
      guidofcbtrailFairy TrailRunning really well, couple of muddy spots but...
      Aug 14, 2021 @ 3:19am
      Aug 14, 2021
      guidofcbtrailCrater RunReally sloppy and muddy still - best avoided...
      Aug 14, 2021 @ 3:18am
      Aug 14, 2021

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Paradise Woods 1 23.7 km
      Stanmer Park 1 3714.1 km
      Wild Park 1 114.2 km
      Blackcap 215 km
      Robertsbridge Trails 517.2 km

      Local Badges

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2119 miles3,507 ft11 miles436 ft
      		#2,128#10512113123,710
      E-Bike2119 miles3,507 ft11 miles436 ft
      		#855#76110856
      Horse33 miles299 ft2 miles302 ft
      		14
      Hike1817 miles2,848 ft9 miles436 ft
      		#1,940#54123102
      Trail Running1817 miles2,848 ft9 miles436 ft
      		#1,944#5512337
      • By pukkasilvia & contributors
      • Admins: Friston
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