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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Wooden Skinny Bridge Over Log loop from Crowthorne

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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Wooden Skinny Bridge Over Log loop from Crowthorne

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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Wooden Skinny Bridge Over Log loop from Crowthorne

01:40

20.4km

180m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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5.53 km

Swinley Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

The tracks at Swinley Forest have a very firm surface and good drainage, which makes it a good place to ride in the winter without the risk of getting too …

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5.60 km

Start of the Swinley Forest Red Trail

Highlight • Forest

This handy bench and information post on Windsor Ride near the Lower Star Post marks the start of the red-rated mountain biking loop at Swinley Forest. The loop finishes really …

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6.61 km

Red 32 – Tank Traps (Swinley Forest)

Highlight • Forest

The correct name for this trail is Red 32 - Tank Traps. It makes up part of the Red trail loop within Swinley Forest. The 'swooping' section is the last …

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6.87 km

Red 8 Jump Line, Swinley Forest

Highlight • MTB Park

First time around Swinley so if you're local, feel free to correct me.
Exited "Tank Traps"(?) along Lake Ride and came across what looks like a relatively recent addition. Couldn't …

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9.22 km

Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead

Highlight • MTB Park

Here's the crossroads at the top of a steep fire road climb. At the top of the climb, turn left to find the start of a few very interesting downhill sections, rated blue, red or black. Something for everyone!

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10.7 km

Wooden Skinny Bridge Over Log

Highlight • Bridge

Right at the start of Red 22 where you leave the fire road, there's a narrow wooden bridge feature, or 'skinny' to ride over to get up and over the …

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16.8 km

Boardwalk Trail Plank, Swinley Forest

Highlight • Structure

Riding above some boggier sections, take the boardwalk trail a short distance off the road near the start of the red trail to really test your bike handling skills!

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17.1 km

Red 9 Trail Diversion

Highlight • Trail

20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

2.72 km

1.24 km

617 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.15 km

7.10 km

2.60 km

1.24 km

372 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

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Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead – Wooden Skinny Bridge Over Log loop from Crowthorne

Swinley Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Start of the Swinley Forest Red Trail

Red 32 – Tank Traps (Swinley Forest)

Red 8 Jump Line, Swinley Forest

Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead

Wooden Skinny Bridge Over Log

Boardwalk Trail Plank, Swinley Forest

Red 9 Trail Diversion

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