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North East England

Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

Moderate

5.0

(2)

12

riders

Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

02:44

33.6km

410m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Camper Parking

1

869 m

Winding Forest Road Ascent

Highlight • Trail

nice big up hill into the forest to warm up the legs - lots of blind summits so watch out !

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2

3.19 km

Slaley Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful hilly forest with various gravel paths. Enjoy getting lost with your gravel bike with beautiful views on the edge of the forest.

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3

3.39 km

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great fun smooth downhill

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4

3.96 km

View from the Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from the top

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5

5.04 km

Slaley Forest

Highlight • Forest

Start of the forest

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6

8.49 km

Sidley Forest Singletrack

Highlight • Forest

One of the many excellent tracks in the area. Rideable on a gravel bike, but more fun on a mountain bike.

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7

8.66 km

Carrier's Way Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Rumoured to have existed since prehistory, the Carrier's Way was used by pack pony drivers (carriers) transporting smelted lead to the River Tyne during the 17th century.

Their industry gave us this wonderful little trail across Burntshieldhaugh Fell.

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29.5 km

Slaley Forest

Forest

9

31.4 km

Keyhole Stone Carving

Highlight • Structure

One of a few carvings

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B

33.6 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

7.43 km

5.40 km

1.15 km

453 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

4.62 km

3.88 km

3.77 km

2.86 km

1.15 km

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

11°C

4°C

82 %

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