Thetford Forest
Discussion
Hi all,
I’m heading to Thetford for the first time in about 20 years later this month with a mate to try and relive what I remember as superb bomb holes, berms, undulating single track and fire roads. However, apart from the fact I used to race there pretty much every month for a few years with the car park IIRC being a field close to that of the entrance to Centre Parks near Brandon. So basically, as it’s been ages for me where do I need to head for the best trails? I love singletrack, the more technical the better. A little too old now for big jumps though I’d still love a play in the bomb holes if they’re still there. Where to park, café etc as well would be good as would any maps. Thanks in advance.
I’m heading to Thetford for the first time in about 20 years later this month with a mate to try and relive what I remember as superb bomb holes, berms, undulating single track and fire roads. However, apart from the fact I used to race there pretty much every month for a few years with the car park IIRC being a field close to that of the entrance to Centre Parks near Brandon. So basically, as it’s been ages for me where do I need to head for the best trails? I love singletrack, the more technical the better. A little too old now for big jumps though I’d still love a play in the bomb holes if they’re still there. Where to park, café etc as well would be good as would any maps. Thanks in advance.
Thanks all.
Where I used to race was mid way along the road form the obelisk through to Brandon that passes the C/Parks entrance, a fire road entrance into a large field where the start finish was. Couple of large bomb holes to the right and to the left with some awesome singletrack (who needs hills to have fun). It was one of my favourite race series barr the Eastern series and Beastway for anyone old enough.
Sounds like it may be best to just head to BCP and see where it takes us.
Where I used to race was mid way along the road form the obelisk through to Brandon that passes the C/Parks entrance, a fire road entrance into a large field where the start finish was. Couple of large bomb holes to the right and to the left with some awesome singletrack (who needs hills to have fun). It was one of my favourite race series barr the Eastern series and Beastway for anyone old enough.
Sounds like it may be best to just head to BCP and see where it takes us.
Just a quick thank you to everyone here for their advice - went up on Saturday with a mate and had a great time.
We parked up in BCP (£3 all day) and took the blue route over to the lodge before doing the 2 red routes (long one on the beater trail). Some fun single track and really flowing so good for getting a reasonable speed, didn't venture off trail to find some of the tracks/bombholes I mentioned earlier but we had fun all the same, not the most challenging routes but I love singletrack. Main difference now is last time I rode there was on a 26" with narrow bars - now a 29er with wide bars, meaning a lot more care has to be taken on some of the narrower parts of the trails
A snapped chain and bent chainring on the beast put a dampener on some of it but the guys at the lodge shop (Bike art) were very helpful in fitting replacements in a short space of time, though it was a couple of mile run/walk back for me. Certainly won't be my last visit as it's less than an hour from home and lots more to explore. Surprisingly quiet as well on the trails despite the number of cars/bikes on site.
We parked up in BCP (£3 all day) and took the blue route over to the lodge before doing the 2 red routes (long one on the beater trail). Some fun single track and really flowing so good for getting a reasonable speed, didn't venture off trail to find some of the tracks/bombholes I mentioned earlier but we had fun all the same, not the most challenging routes but I love singletrack. Main difference now is last time I rode there was on a 26" with narrow bars - now a 29er with wide bars, meaning a lot more care has to be taken on some of the narrower parts of the trails
A snapped chain and bent chainring on the beast put a dampener on some of it but the guys at the lodge shop (Bike art) were very helpful in fitting replacements in a short space of time, though it was a couple of mile run/walk back for me. Certainly won't be my last visit as it's less than an hour from home and lots more to explore. Surprisingly quiet as well on the trails despite the number of cars/bikes on site.
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