Stainburn Forest

Visitor information

Exhilaration awaits at Stainburn Forest

Come and visit this forest of two halves just west of Harrogate. The coniferous canopy of Stainburn Forest provides the perfect setting for your outdoor adventure. 

For the keen mountain bikers, park at the Norwood Edge Car Park for access to a selection of short, yet rewarding trails that will challenge even the best riders! The trails are maintained by SingletrAction volunteer group in conjunction with Forestry England.

If you want to explore the forest at a more relaxed pace, the Stainburn Moor Car Park offers a range of paths for you to stretch your legs and take in the peace of the surroundings. 

At a glance

  • 3 mountain biking trails 
  • Walking 
  • Dogs welcome

Things to do

Follow this short, flowing single track loop through the trees which returns through the recently clearfelled area for great views of the Washburn Valley.

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If you want to extend your ride, this trail is a fast descent line which splits off from the red loop, joining up at the bottom of the hill with the black climb.

The construction...

A short but challenging route. Narrow single track, rocky trails with varied surfaces passing through remote forest. Some very steep climbs, descents and technical obstacles and...

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