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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Swinley Forest Blue Trail loop from Bagshot

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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Swinley Forest Blue Trail loop from Bagshot

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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Swinley Forest Blue Trail loop from Bagshot

03:53

14.7km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.12 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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3.40 km

World War II Pillbox

Highlight • Monument

When we went this way in December 25 the route on the map was very difficult to get through. If it looks wild go around, there is more than one path up to the pillbox.

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5.36 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 muddy!

There's a blue route in the north by the trail centre (Swinley Bike Hub), and the red route in the south with a few more testing sections.

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7.66 km

The Look Out Discovery Centre

Highlight • Forest

The Look Out Discovery Centre is a place where science is what matters. If you visit, you can enjoy interactive shows and all sorts of activities and fun exhibits. Ideal for families!

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9.11 km

Swinley Forest Blue Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

A great place to bring beginners to build confidence! The blue loop at Swinley Forest is a moderately graded route, great for new mountain bikers to progress on.

If you're happy with the blue, you can easily link this up to the red route too.

Check out more at swinleybikehub.com/trails/blue-trail-moderate

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11.3 km

Rapley Lake

Highlight • Forest

Very close to Bagshot, within Swinley Forest, you will find this beautiful lake, perfect for a walk and for getting lost in the network of paths throughout the forest.
The area can get a bit muddy after heavy rainfall, so keep that in mind and wear appropriate footwear.

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14.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.92 km

1.49 km

713 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

4.16 km

3.04 km

1.88 km

968 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

16°C

7°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Swinley Forest Blue Trail loop from Bagshot

Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead

World War II Pillbox

Swinley Forest Mountain Bike Trails

The Look Out Discovery Centre

Swinley Forest Blue Trail

Rapley Lake

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