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Sandy Forest Downhill Trail – Slaley Forest loop from Springhouse Caravan Park

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Sandy Forest Downhill Trail – Slaley Forest loop from Springhouse Caravan Park

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Sandy Forest Downhill Trail – Slaley Forest loop from Springhouse Caravan Park

01:38

17.0km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Camper Parking

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3.66 km

Slaley Forest Log Pile

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Watch out for latrge and deep water filled bomb holes around here!

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6.76 km

Smooth Forest Trail

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nice smooth track

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8.11 km

View Across Whitley Chapel

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Can see the Cheviot on a clear day

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12.1 km

View from the Top

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View from the top

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12.7 km

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

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Great fun smooth downhill

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12.9 km

Slaley Forest

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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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13.0 km

Beautiful gravel road through the Slaley forest. Occasional holes with puddles, but perfect for anyone with a gravel bike. The forest is beautiful to see and on the south side you have beautiful views over the North Pennines.

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15.6 km

Climb to Slaley Forest via Springhouse and Ladycross

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Gets steeper and steeper!

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17.0 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

1.51 km

1.30 km

647 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

1.51 km

757 m

540 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

4°C

67 %

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Sandy Forest Downhill Trail – Slaley Forest loop from Springhouse Caravan Park

Slaley Forest Log Pile

Smooth Forest Trail

View Across Whitley Chapel

View from the Top

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

Slaley Forest

Slaley Forest Gravel Path

Climb to Slaley Forest via Springhouse and Ladycross

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