Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Whitley Chapel

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Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Whitley Chapel

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Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Whitley Chapel

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6.61km

130m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

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524 m

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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725 m

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

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Great fun smooth downhill

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1.30 km

View from the Top

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View from the top

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1.60 km

Muddy Forest Road Junction

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Right to Whitley Chapel or left to loop back into the forest

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2.37 km

Slaley Forest

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Start of the forest

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3.77 km

Smooth Forest Trail

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nice smooth track

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4.30 km

Sidley Forest Singletrack

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One of the many excellent tracks in the area. Rideable on a gravel bike, but more fun on a mountain bike.

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4.76 km

Blanchland Moor

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The moor is between the village of Blanchland and Slaley Forest

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6.61 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

197 m

Surfaces

6.42 km

197 m

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Friday 16 October

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Slaley Forest – Sandy Forest Downhill Trail loop from Whitley Chapel

Slaley Forest

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

View from the Top

Muddy Forest Road Junction

Slaley Forest

Smooth Forest Trail

Sidley Forest Singletrack

Blanchland Moor

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