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Arkesden

Newport to Debden Byway – Downhill Forest Trail loop from Arkesden

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
East Of England
Essex
Uttlesford
Arkesden

Newport to Debden Byway – Downhill Forest Trail loop from Arkesden

Moderate

5.0

(5)

9

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Newport to Debden Byway – Downhill Forest Trail loop from Arkesden

02:36

34.9km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.34 km for 61 m

After 6.59 km for 61 m

After 26.4 km for 91 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.29 km

Newport to Debden Byway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A dirt/gravel double track that passes the Newport quarry. There's a road crossing half way along.

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2

11.2 km

Downhill Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long downhill section that can get a little muddy at times.

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3

17.0 km

Rope Swing Over the Stream

Highlight • River

A rope swing over the stream. I'm not brave enough to try it.

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4

23.1 km

Off-Road Section to Main Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Unpaved, but good when dry.

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26.3 km

Burney Wood

Forest

29.8 km

Fir Plantation

Forest

B

34.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

12.7 km

2.96 km

1.35 km

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

9.38 km

6.61 km

3.95 km

2.54 km

917 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 10 May

12°C

0°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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