Norfolk · base 6: Thetford Forest and the Brecks

6A Fir Trail, High Lodge

Circular, from High Lodge, with loops of 5 km, 10 km or 12 km.

11.0 kmon our map
83 m+of climbing, at least
About 3 hours for the long loopModerate

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The ground

Forest floor: roots, dips, soft ground and narrow, muddy sections. No toilets on the trail and only a few benches (Forestry England).

Official figure: 12 km (7.5 miles) at its longest, with a 5 km (3 mile) short loop (Forestry England). Source: forestryengland.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.

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