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Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Whitley Chapel

Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Whitley Chapel

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Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Whitley Chapel

01:44

23.7km

330m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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1.99 km

View of Whitley Chapel

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view from Dukesfield

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2.95 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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4.85 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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5.05 km

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

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Great fun smooth downhill

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5.63 km

View from the Top

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View from the top

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10.6 km

Keyhole Stone Carving

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One of a few carvings

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11.5 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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11.6 km

Gravel Forest Track

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Leads you off the 4x4 mess

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13.1 km

Slaley Forest

Forest

23.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

10.5 km

1.44 km

466 m

273 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

8.92 km

3.06 km

Elevation

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Sunday 10 May

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1°C

22 %

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Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Whitley Chapel

View of Whitley Chapel

Slaley Forest Gravel Path

Slaley Forest

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

View from the Top

Keyhole Stone Carving

Slaley Forest Log Pile

Gravel Forest Track

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