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SaveSuffolk trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Trail Running, Hiking, Mountain Biking and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Bury St Edmunds, Brandon Country Park and Brandon.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
64 trails
- E-Bike
12 trails
- Hike
109 trails
- Trail Running
110 trails
Region Details
- 22
- 10
- 28
- 2
- 1
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 122
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 64
- Trails E-Bike
- 12
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 36
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 36
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 109
- Trails Trail Running
- 110
- Total Distance
- 62 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,412 ft
- Total Vertical
- 190 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 194 ft
- Reports
- 87
- Photos
- 123
- Completed Counter
- 5,632
Articles
Event Report: Immaculate Jumps Deliver Historic Turnout at Dirt Wars Round 2
Jun 8, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Despite heavy crashes under the Suffolk canopy, the Open and Pro categories push UK progression to new heights.
Details Announced for Fireride Festival UK Jam 2026
Dec 1, 2025 from pinkbike.com
A full day of action with long jump, whip-off, dual slalom, best trick, and high jump competitions.
Sub Regions
- Brandon (39)
- Brandon Country Park (39)
- Bury St Edmunds (3)
- Ipswich (5)
- Newmarket (1)
- Norwich (14)
- Bacton Woods (7)
Popular Suffolk Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 482 ft • 0 ft • 188 •
Popular black difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 2,805 ft • 73 ft • 156 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 39 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 2,598 ft • 58 ft • 135 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 62 ft • 131 •
Section 1 of the Viking Trail loop. Easy ride and fairly flat. Develops into some berms and lumps. Very scenic.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 39 ft • 119 •
Section 3 of the Viking Trail. Singletrack through forest. Scenic and twisty.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 151 ft • 117 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 151 ft green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2,388 ft • 3 ft • 115 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Suffolk Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 107 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
Route from Twisted Oaks that avoids dangerous roads and crossings
7 miles • 432 ft • 0 •
The at Thetford Forest (Formerly known as the Black cycle route) is for experienced riders only. This...
5 miles • 305 ft • 1 •
The at Thetford Forest (Formerly known as the Blue cycle route) is recommended that users are experienced...
• 4 miles • 107 ft • 0 •
Photos of Suffolk Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Viking 4 Tunstall | Jul 6, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Europe/London) Jul 6, 2026 | Ideal | Matt68 | ||
| Viking 3 Tunstall | Jul 6, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Europe/London) Jul 6, 2026 | Ideal | Matt68 | ||
| Viking 2 Tunstall | Jul 6, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Europe/London) Jul 6, 2026 | Ideal | Matt68 | ||
| Viking 1 Tunstall | Jul 6, 2026 @ 6:15pm (Europe/London) Jul 6, 2026 | Ideal | Matt68 | ||
| Campagna Supernova Bury St Edmunds | May 12, 2025 @ 11:34am May 12, 2025 | Dry | joshKo TFTC | ||
| Jump Street Bacton Woods | Apr 21, 2024 @ 2:39am Apr 21, 2024 | Ideal | Silent31 | ||
| Best Bit Bacton Woods | Apr 21, 2024 @ 2:39am Apr 21, 2024 | Unknown | Silent31 | ||
| D2D Bump 'De' Bump Brandon Country Park | Sep 25, 2023 @ 3:14am Sep 25, 2023 | Ideal | ihatesummer | ||
| Trail Brandon Country Park | Sep 25, 2023 @ 3:14am Sep 25, 2023 | Ideal | ihatesummer | ||
| Poacher Trail Brandon Country Park | Sep 25, 2023 @ 3:14am Sep 25, 2023 | Ideal | ihatesummer |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AustinkmnShO | vote | route | activity #102464037 | Aug 27, 2026 @ 11:29am Aug 27, 2026 |
| 150615 | wishlist | region | activity #101694243 | Aug 17, 2026 @ 5:48am Aug 17, 2026 |
| joshKo | comment | trail | activity #100710898 | Aug 4, 2026 @ 5:00am Aug 4, 2026 |
| Matt68 | add | report | activity #98621385 and 3 more | Jul 6, 2026 @ 11:18pm Jul 6, 2026 |
| Maztb | wishlist | region | activity #97385300 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 5:43am Jun 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | gap jump no longer exists. only one jump... | Aug 4, 2026 @ 5:00am Aug 4, 2026 | ||
| trail | Good fun jumps need rebuilding tho | Dec 19, 2022 @ 6:08am Dec 19, 2022 | ||
| trail | does anyone know how tf you're meant to get to... | Sep 9, 2022 @ 8:39am Sep 9, 2022 | ||
| trail | all the trails here are really difficult to... | Jul 12, 2022 @ 9:13am Jul 12, 2022 | ||
| trail | Quite overgrown | Aug 10, 2020 @ 3:11pm Aug 10, 2020 |
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Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
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Descent 10k Badge5 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Oak Bike Park | bike park | Ipswich | |
| Phoenix Bike Park | skill park | Newmarket | |
| Bury St Edmonds Pumptrack | skill park | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Ipswich BMX Track | skill park | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Taverham Pumptrack | skill park | Bury St Edmunds |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Pedal Addiction
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Phoenix Cycleworks
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Boost SuspensionBike Shop
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Pedal RevolutionBike Shop
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Revel OutdoorsBike Shop
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Phils Bike Company LtdBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 64 | 31 miles | 1,821 ft | 13 miles | 180 ft | 119 | 87 | 3 | 24,459 | |||
| E-Bike | 12 | 11 miles | 486 ft | 3 miles | 174 ft | 83 | 1 | 789 | ||||
| Gravel Bike | 36 | 17 miles | 873 ft | 8 miles | 174 ft | 7 | 2 | 40 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 6 miles | 223 ft | 2 miles | 161 ft | 13 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 36 | 14 miles | 942 ft | 7 miles | 161 ft | 34 | ||||||
| Horse | 1 | 3,346 ft | 7 ft | 2,037 ft | 10 ft | 4 | ||||||
| Hike | 109 | 50 miles | 1,844 ft | 23 miles | 171 ft | 76 | 290 | |||||
| Trail Running | 110 | 51 miles | 1,860 ft | 23 miles | 171 ft | 76 | 67 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Suffolk?
Suffolk has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Suffolk?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Suffolk are:
- The Shepherd Trail (4.1/5)
- Beater Trail (4.1/5)
- Viking 1 (4.1/5)
- FBOB Chainsaw (4.1/5)
- Viking 2 (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Suffolk?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Suffolk are:
- September (86 activities)
- October (81 activities)
- November (64 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Suffolk?
The longest trail in Suffolk is Viking 2 at 3.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Suffolk?
The best hiking trails in Suffolk are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Suffolk?
Suffolk has a total of 122 trails. Of those, 64 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Suffolk to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Suffolk?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Suffolk is Viking 2 with 151 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Suffolk?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Suffolk is Viking 2 with 113 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Suffolk?
Suffolk supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Suffolk?
The following bike services are available in Suffolk:
- Bike Shop (7)
- Other (1)
- Trail Builders (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Suffolk?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Suffolk is Up Beside Plum Buster (Poacher Trail) with an average grade of 4.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Suffolk?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Suffolk are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Suffolk?
The overall region status for Suffolk is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 38 trails:
- Clear / Green: 34
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Suffolk?
Yes, Suffolk supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Suffolk that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Suffolk?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Suffolk are: View all mountain biking routes in Suffolk.
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What type of bike is most common in Suffolk?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Suffolk are:
- AM (7 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Suffolk?
The most popular Strava segments in Suffolk are:
- Campsite to bombhole (10,110 athletes)
- detox (6,000 athletes)
- Section One (5,782 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Suffolk?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Suffolk. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Suffolk.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Suffolk?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Suffolk are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Suffolk?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Suffolk are:
- The Shepherd Trail (5/5)
- Up Beside Plum Buster (Poacher Trail) (3/5)
- Trail (0/5)
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