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      Swinley Forest has a network of stacked trails – a green, blue and red route to suit all abilities. (The IMBA definition of what to expect from each grade)

      Green Route – 1.2 km (1 mile) – easy – entry level trail with gentle dips and rises on a wide track with an even surface
      Blue Route – 10.1 km (6.25 miles) – moderate – bermed single track, with hills and dips winding through the pine forest
      Red Route – 13 km (8 miles) – difficult – challenging climbs and descents, best suited to off-road quality mountain bikes

      These are the trails that Swinley Bike Hub maintains on behalf of The Crown Estate
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      Land Status: Crown Land
      Swinley Forest Parking google parking directions
      Access Info:
      There's a big car park which is shared with the Look Out Discovery Centre.
      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 22
      • 1
      • 12
      • 26
      • 2

      Region Status
      Open as of Dec 26, 2020

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      63
      Trails Mountain Bike
      63
      Trails E-Bike
      58
      Trails Hike
      27
      Trails Trail Running
      27
      Total Distance
      16 miles
      Total Descent
      1,390 ft
      Total Vertical
      219 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      470 ft
      Reports
      2,632
      Photos
      470
      Ridden Counter
      84,114

      Photos of Swinley Forest Mountain Bike

      trail: Blue 14
      14 |
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 12:14am
      Jun 30, 2022
      trail: Red 2
      102 |
      Dec 8, 2021 @ 11:56am
      Dec 8, 2021
      trail: Red 20
      53 |
      Sep 15, 2021 @ 7:47am
      Sep 15, 2021
      trail: Red 20
      33 |
      Sep 1, 2021 @ 7:09am
      Sep 1, 2021
      trail: Red 20
      35 |
      Sep 1, 2021 @ 7:08am
      Sep 1, 2021
      trail: Red 20
      42 |
      Sep 1, 2021 @ 7:08am
      Sep 1, 2021
      trail: Babymaker
      48 |
      Aug 21, 2021 @ 1:21pm
      Aug 21, 2021
      trail: Babymaker
      34 |
      Aug 21, 2021 @ 1:21pm
      Aug 21, 2021

      Videos of Swinley Forest Mountain Bike

      Swinley babymaker tabletop
      trail: Babymaker
      225 | Aug 12, 2021
      wilkins 1
      trail: Babymaker
      0:07 | 747 | Jun 16, 2020
      wilkins 2
      trail: Babymaker
      0:09 | 455 | Jun 16, 2020
      Babymaker crash
      trail: Babymaker
      0:12 | 682 | Jun 16, 2020
      My Most Expensive Ride Yet.
      trail: Red 15
      4:52 | 1239 | Feb 17, 2019
      Helter Skelter
      trail: Blue 16
      0:41 | 982 | Oct 20, 2017
      Tables on Helter Skelter
      trail: Blue 16
      0:11 | 779 | May 27, 2017
      Solo Session at Babymaker
      trail: Babymaker
      1:24 | 802 | Aug 18, 2014

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Blue 16
      Jul 2, 2022 @ 3:51pm
      Jul 2, 2022
      IdealWay marker sign has been broken.
      Blue 10
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 6:28am
      Jun 26, 2022
      IdealCousinAvi
      Red 1
      Jun 26, 2022 @ 6:28am
      Jun 26, 2022
      IdealCousinAvi

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #3100240nagx56wishlistregionSwinley Forest
      Jul 5, 2022 @ 12:55am
      1 day
      user #2587897geonorg234wishlistregionSwinley Forest
      Jul 3, 2022 @ 10:22pm
      2 days
      user #3035135CraiggoatwishlistregionSwinley Forest
      Jul 3, 2022 @ 1:17pm
      3 days
      user #3035135CraiggoatwishlistrouteSwinley Forest Red Route and 1 more
      Jul 3, 2022 @ 1:16pm
      3 days
      user #1823817Neil-swishlisttrailRed 5
      Jul 1, 2022 @ 11:54am
      Jul 1, 2022

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #1435582calltomreportBabymakerWas actually the 5th July we rode it. Some...
      Jul 7, 2021 @ 3:20pm
      Jul 7, 2021
      user #2509506JB2CooltrailRed 2Open again now
      Mar 13, 2021 @ 3:17am
      Mar 13, 2021
      user #2509506JB2CoolreportRed 14Tiny trail link, can't really be closed.
      Jan 1, 2021 @ 6:33am
      Jan 1, 2021
      user #872256jon29rosetrailRed 2Currently shut due to being waterlogged
      Dec 1, 2020 @ 3:36pm
      Dec 1, 2020
      user #872256jon29rosereportBlue 1Closed
      Mar 30, 2020 @ 3:04pm
      Mar 30, 2020

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Crowthorne Woods1.1 km
      Thibet 12.5 km
      Deepcut woods 35.5 km
      Chobham Common6.1 km
      Woodlands11.4 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike6316 miles1,391 ft7 miles220 ft
      #38#44702,617718,045
      E-Bike5816 miles1,142 ft6 miles220 ft
      #20#42,30411,076
      Hike275 miles279 ft2 miles200 ft
      #1,018#252,26144
      Trail Running275 miles279 ft2 miles200 ft
      #1,024#262,261257
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