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East Of England

The Downhill Trail – Beech Trail loop from Nightjar

Running trails & routes

East Of England

The Downhill Trail – Beech Trail loop from Nightjar

Hard

83

runners

The Downhill Trail – Beech Trail loop from Nightjar

02:24

21.5km

100m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.57 km

Eucalyptus Trail

Highlight • Forest

2

2.70 km

The Downhill Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

The trail features a series of relatively tight bermed turns that wind down the hill. This section is frequently used, which can lead to a loose or rutted surface. You'll …

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3

4.92 km

Tom's Bomb Hole

Highlight • MTB Park

This bomb hole has been neglected, completely overgrown

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4

9.09 km

The Bracken Pit

Highlight • Trail

Rock garden entrance (steps) and sand pit exit. It also has a very short rock garden preceding it which slows your entrance to the pit.

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5

12.0 km

Thetford Forest

Highlight • Trail

Thetford Forest, is a fantastic location for running, with numerous trails to explore through the trees. There are also play areas, art installations, plus toilets and a water fountain at the visitor centre.

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6

13.8 km

Beech Trail

Highlight • Trail

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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7

15.6 km

Thetford Forest Paths

Highlight • Trail

8

20.5 km

The Working Forest Shelter, Thetford Forest

Highlight • Forest

Big wooden shelter with information boards

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B

21.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

1.56 km

1.11 km

1.07 km

237 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

4.43 km

3.40 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

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