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Thetford Forest – 39 Steps Trail loop from Nightjar

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Thetford Forest – 39 Steps Trail loop from Nightjar

Easy

4.4

(8)

335

riders

Thetford Forest – 39 Steps Trail loop from Nightjar

00:57

10.2km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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4.83 km

Thetford Forest Trails

Highlight • Forest

Nice - nothing more to say

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4.97 km

Thetford Forest

Highlight • Forest

Go early before the crowds

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5.79 km

39 Steps Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A twisty track on the Beater Trail. This section is 575m in length. The trail isn't very technical, there is a good flow and you can go reasonably fast.

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7.77 km

Thetford Forest, is a fantastic location for running, with numerous trails to explore through the trees. There are also play areas, art installations, plus toilets and a water fountain at the visitor centre.

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9.27 km

The Working Forest Shelter, Thetford Forest

Highlight • Forest

Big wooden shelter with information boards

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10.1 km

Start of the Lime Burner and Beater Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Lime Burner trail (red route) 10 miles

This single-track trail is for the experienced mountain biker on the right bike.

The route provides a chance to hone your cycling skills with crests, dips, bomb holes and great single-track.

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

3.29 km

150 m

124 m

Surfaces

9.42 km

511 m

297 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

27°C

17°C

28 %

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Thetford Forest – 39 Steps Trail loop from Nightjar

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Thetford Forest

39 Steps Trail

Thetford Forest

The Working Forest Shelter, Thetford Forest

Start of the Lime Burner and Beater Trails

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