Bedgebury Forest

Open 364 days a year, Bedgebury Forest has a range of traffic-free cycling and mountain biking routes in a beautiful woodland setting, offering something for cyclists of all abilities.

Cyclists can relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery in this 2,000 acre forest. The recently surfaced 10km (6.25 miles) family cycle track is a great route that allows visitors to enjoy the forest's impressive trees and wildflowers, as well as some of Britain's rare wildlife.

A more adventurous experience can be found on over 12km (7.5 miles) of single track that has been specially designed for mountain biking. The forest also includes a new, professionally designed 'Freeride' area, with a variety of challenging jumps and stunts.

For off-bike as well as on-bike thrills, the forest has an explorer-themed adventure play area and the 'Go Ape' high-wire forest course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides.

With a collection of over 10,000 tree specimens growing in 320 acres, the adjoining Bedgebury National Pinetum includes many rare, historically important and endangered trees.

Current car parking charges are £7.50 per car and £40 per coach.

Email bedgebury@quenchuk.co.uk to arrange bike hire, including bikes for the disabled, or call 01580 879694. There are also shower facilities for both riders and their bikes.

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