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Slaley Forest – Slaley Forest loop from Slaley Hall

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Slaley Forest – Slaley Forest loop from Slaley Hall

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Slaley Forest – Slaley Forest loop from Slaley Hall

02:35

9.53km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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7 m

Slaley Forest

Highlight • Forest

Overlooking Derwent Reservoir, Slaley Forest is home to a selection of forest roads which give you access to the forest.
Open all year, the forest is a great location for a leisurely woodland walk or bike ride.

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411 m

The Search of Branches: Foxes' Fingers Stone Carving

Highlight • Structure

One of a few carvings

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2.83 km

Slaley Forest

Highlight • Forest

Start of the forest

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3.60 km

Muddy Forest Road Junction

Highlight • Trail

Right to Whitley Chapel or left to loop back into the forest

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4.97 km

View Across Whitley Chapel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Can see the Cheviot on a clear day

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6.32 km

Smooth Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

nice smooth track

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8.73 km

Slaley Forest Log Pile

Highlight • Structure

Watch out for latrge and deep water filled bomb holes around here!

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8.76 km

Gravel Forest Track

Highlight • Trail

Leads you off the 4x4 mess

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9.53 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.51 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

9°C

2°C

61 %

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Slaley Forest – Slaley Forest loop from Slaley Hall

Slaley Forest

The Search of Branches: Foxes' Fingers Stone Carving

Slaley Forest

Muddy Forest Road Junction

View Across Whitley Chapel

Smooth Forest Trail

Slaley Forest Log Pile

Gravel Forest Track

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