Hamsterley Forest - Doctors Gate

Doctors Gate is a 21.8 mile circular mountain bike route, starting from Hamsterley Forest, climbing 2821ft using quiet road sections to link the off road sections. The route should be tackled clockwise - start off by going along the Grove Link. There are more road miles on this route than ideal for a mountain bike ride but the blast down the Weardale Way and the descent into the forest make up for this.
Hamsterley Forest © NPAP/Louise Taylor

Location: 

Hamsterley Forest (NZ091312 / DL13 3QH).

Distance: 

35 km

Terrain: 

  • Boggy ground
  • Off road sections
  • On road sections
  • Steep sections

Area: 

Access: 

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

Interests: 

Facilities nearby: 

  • Accessible toilets
  • Cafe
  • Playground
  • Shop
  • Toilets
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