Wark Forest Cycling Routes
Pundershaw, Wark Common and Blackaburn (PDF format,460kb)
Route 1 8 km / 5 miles
- Grade – moderate
- 25% tarmac 35% hard track
- 25% firm off-road 15% rough off-road
- Height lost/gained – moderate
Route 2 13 km / 8 miles
- Grade – moderate
- 70% tarmac 15% hard track
- 15% rough off-road
- Height lost/gained – moderate
Starting in Pundershaw on the eastern edge of Wark Forest, these circular routes follow quiet roads and bridleways through the forest with some steep slopes. Be prepared for tree stumps, roots and dense vegetation on some off-road sections. Conditions may be muddy - please take care and dismount if necessary.
Stonehaugh, Whygate and Longlee (PDF format, 526kb)
Route 1 9 km / 5 1/2 miles
- Grade – easy
- 100% tarmac
- Height lost/gained – low
Route 2 11 km / 7 miles
- Grade – moderate
- 65% tarmac
- 10% firm off-road
- 25% rough off-road
- Height lost/gained – moderate
Starting from Warksburn picnic site in Stonehaugh, these circular routes cross mixed terrain. Off-road sections follow public bridleways through Wark Forest and across farmland. These sections may be rough and wet - please take care and dismount if necessary.
General Information
For general information on walking, cycling and riding in Wark Forest, download this leaflet (PDF format, 548kb)
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