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3.3 miles
Distance
233 ft
Climb
-195 ft
Descent
00:18:26
Avg time
37 ft
Altitude change
88 ft
Altitude min
194 ft
Altitude max
145 ft
Altitude start
184 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,460 ft
Distance flat
00:18:26
Avg time

Beater Trail - long loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thetford Forest Trail Centre
    Thetford
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 45 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72412 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #298031 in Trail Running
    • #290294 in Hiking
    • #3297 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #4468 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,308 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #6,186 in Trail Running
    • #5,412 in Hiking
    • #51 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #179 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Additional 5 miles loop for the Beater Trail

Mostly singletrack winding between the trees. More challenging than Shepherd or Poacher. For aspiring cyclists who like a challenge, not suitable for those under 12 years old.

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Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Family cycle ride around Thetford Forest -...
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      3:00 | 317 | May 20, 2023 , Thetford
      4.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★ 33%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Jakethepeg292
      Flat spin through nice woods.good for a bit of training but it's green grade at best
      RoyMarriott
      No way is this a red! Forest map rates it as blue, anywhere else it would be a green. Nice ride through woods though, mostly single-track.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beater Trail - long loop located?
      Beater Trail - long loop is located in Thetford Forest Trail Centre, Thetford, United Kingdom. It is part of the Thetford Forest Trail Centre trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.42487, 0.67754.
      ▼ How hard is Beater Trail - long loop?
      Beater Trail - long loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beater Trail - long loop?
      Beater Trail - long loop has 233 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 195 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 88 ft to 194 ft.
      ▼ Is Beater Trail - long loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Beater Trail - long loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beater Trail - long loop?
      Beater Trail - long loop is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beater Trail - long loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beater Trail - long loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Beater Trail - long loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beater Trail - long loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beater Trail - long loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Beater Trail - long loop. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beater Trail - long loop?
      Beater Trail - long loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,608 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,491 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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