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39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Thetford

39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Thetford

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5.0

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39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Thetford

03:28

42.9km

280m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.1 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.7 km

39 Steps Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A twisty track on the Beater Trail. This section is 575m in length. The trail isn't very technical, there is a good flow and you can go reasonably fast.

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16.8 km

Start of the Lime Burner and Beater Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Lime Burner trail (red route) 10 miles

This single-track trail is for the experienced mountain biker on the right bike.

The route provides a chance to hone your cycling skills with crests, dips, bomb holes and great single-track.

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17.1 km

High Lodge Visitor Centre & Café, Thetford Forest

Highlight • Forest

Coffee, cake, lunches and maps of the trails all available here.

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22.2 km

Stone Slab Trail feature

Highlight • Structure

One of the easier rock gardens, linear paving slabs

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24.9 km

The Beast (Lime Burner Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Need to brave to do this section and just go for it - rock gardens, very sharp bends, drops, and protruding roots

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26.5 km

The Downhill

Highlight • MTB Park

Caution Loose gravel surface

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26.9 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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35.1 km

Long and Short Route Signpost

Highlight • Trail

Both are good fun

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42.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.9 km

12.4 km

4.27 km

1.17 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

4.08 km

2.28 km

810 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 15 May

17°C

3°C

42 %

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39 Steps Trail – The Beast (Lime Burner Trail) loop from Thetford

39 Steps Trail

Start of the Lime Burner and Beater Trails

High Lodge Visitor Centre & Café, Thetford Forest

Stone Slab Trail feature

The Beast (Lime Burner Trail)

The Downhill

The Downhill Trail

Long and Short Route Signpost

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