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Hamsterley Forest MTB Trails
Avg 4.57
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Number of Reviews (216)

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  • Information:
  • Type: Purpose Built Centre
  • Grades: Blue,Red,Black,Accesible
  • Riding: Cross Country
  • Facilities: Car Park,Toilets,Visitors Centre,Cafe
  • Distance(s): Under 5km, 11-20km, 21-30km, 31km+
  • Number:
  • Country: England
  • County: Durham
  • Website: Hamsterley Forest
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🥇 Trail of the Year – Winner Announced!

Jason:
Avg 5.00
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Hamsterley has a great variety of well maintained trails. Good progression too now that the blue Squirrel Chaser is up and running. 

What do you like?

The Transmission - Accelerator - Nitrous combo

What could be improved?

K-line jumps could flow better. Signage is OK but could be better, especially for first-timers.

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

08/07/2025 - 4 months ago

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guest:
Avg 5.00
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Amazing riding and great value for all

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

07/07/2025 - 4 months ago

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Adam Barrow:
Avg 4.90
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Living on the edge of the forest

Excellent trails for all levels .. really good fun! 

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

06/07/2025 - 4 months ago

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guest:
Avg 5.00
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Hamsterley for the win 

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

06/07/2025 - 4 months ago

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Wendy:
Avg 2.00
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Disappointing visit. Poor signage, and parking is extortionate. 

Would you recommend?

no

Date written:

05/07/2025 - 4 months ago

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guest:
Avg 5.00
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Great forest

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

05/07/2025 - 4 months ago

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