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Trail Information

The Hamsterley Trailblazers have created green, blue, red and black waymarked routes for your enjoyment:

	Green	[ Map ]
Rating:	Easy / Family
Gradient:	Shallow
Terrain:	Compacted surface 2-3 metres wide
Suitable for:	Occasional cyclists and families
Length:	3 miles
Single track %:	5%
Average time:	45 minutes

	Blue	[ Map ]
Rating:	Family / Moderate
Gradient:	Moderate with some steep sections that may have to be walked
Terrain:	Compacted surface 2-3 metres wide
Suitable for:	Cyclists with an average level of fitness
Length:	9 miles
Single track %:	0%
Average time:	2 hours

	Red	[ Map ]
Rating:	Difficult
Gradient:	Prolonged ascents and descents
Terrain:	Variable terrain
Suitable for:	Experienced cyclists with good level of fitness
Length:	15 miles
Single track %:	15%
Average time:	2 hours

	Black	[ Map ]
Rating:	Severe
Gradient:	Steep with drop offs
Terrain:	Technical. Mostly narrow rooty single track
Suitable for:	Expert mountain bikers
Length:	7 miles
Single track %:	50%
Average time:	1 hour

Trail Quest

Orienteering on a bike!

Collect a control card and map from the Visitor Centre, then navigate your way round the forest collecting stamps from as many control points as you can!

	Course 1	Course 2
Controls:	1 - 10	1 - 19
Point score:	500	2000
Average time:	2 hours	4 hours
Mileage:	10	22

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