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Ash Lock (Basingstoke Canal) – Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead loop from Fleet

Ash Lock (Basingstoke Canal) – Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead loop from Fleet

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Ash Lock (Basingstoke Canal) – Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead loop from Fleet

03:00

47.1km

260m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.3 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.72 km

Eelmoor Bridge on the Basingstoke Canal

Highlight • River

The modern metal structure of Eelmoor Bridge replaced a former brick one. Offers lovely views along the Basingstoke Canal and down to Eelmoor Flash - a great place to spot dragonflies and damselflies.

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9.25 km

Ash Lock (Basingstoke Canal)

Highlight • River

cool for a quick ride in the wood and a few tricks

Tip by

9.73 km

Basingstoke Canal

Lake

10.1 km

Ash Aqueduct, Basingstoke Canal

Highlight • Bridge

This is where the Blackwater Path joins the Basingstoke Canal, making a good, easy circular route from Frimley Green/Ash Vale.

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13.9 km

Mytchett Lake

Lake

25.1 km

Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

Here's the crossroads at the top of a steep fire road climb. At the top of the climb, turn left to find the start of a few very interesting downhill sections, rated blue, red or black. Something for everyone!

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25.6 km

Car Crash Hill Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely, long gravelly stretch

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26.2 km

Red 12 Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

light uphill gradient with roots covering the steep section

Tip by

27.3 km

Swinley Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

The tracks at Swinley Forest have a very firm surface and good drainage, which makes it a good place to ride in the winter without the risk of getting too …

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40.4 km

Minley Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is a lovely stretch of fast downhill, or tough uphill depending on direction, on a well-maintained path through Minley. There are a number of interconnecting trails here which make for an exciting and scenic ride.

Tip by

44.1 km

Ancels Copse

Forest

46.8 km

Viewpoint

47.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

7.26 km

5.24 km

4.85 km

2.81 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

16.0 km

8.53 km

2.05 km

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

2°C

0 %

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Ash Lock (Basingstoke Canal) – Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead loop from Fleet

Eelmoor Bridge on the Basingstoke Canal

Ash Lock (Basingstoke Canal)

Ash Aqueduct, Basingstoke Canal

Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead

Car Crash Hill Gravel Path

Red 12 Trail

Swinley Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Minley Forest Trail

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