Description
Tunstall Forest is in Suffolk. It consists of the 10-mile red graded Viking Trail. Note: Forestry England has confirmed that significant timber harvesting will affect sections of the Viking Trail over the coming years, with no guarantee of full restoration. Check the latest status before visiting.
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Viking Trail - Red Graded
- Winding through Tunstall Forest, the Viking Trail is known to be fast, narrow, and flowing with berms and some short climbs. You can find pits with steep descents alongside the waymarked route. There is also a shortcut option. No real facilities, so come prepared.
- Please don't ride in prolonged wet conditions, as it massively damages the trail beyond the norm. It is not built to be all-weather. It gets boggy, so for your own benefit and that of the environment and trail longevity, please avoid prolonged wet conditions.
Other Trails
- The current status isnโt known but within a couple of miles, Sudbourne Dirt Jumps and freeride trails would have been found
Other Stuff
- The Viking Trail begins from Sandgalls car park in the north of the forest
- Originally a motorcycle enduro spot (but no longer)
- TROG, the volunteer group that maintained the Viking Trail for many years, has dissolved following its AGM in 2025. Trail maintenance has transitioned to Forestry England.
- Forestry England has confirmed that significant harvesting will affect sections of the trail over the coming years. The trail may not return to its former size or route. Volunteer maintenance is currently paused.
- For the latest status, see the Forestry England site operations page.
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