A Noob’s Guide to: Hamsterley Forest
Join me as I take on the red route at Hamsterley Forest and (try to) teach myself how to ride proper drops for the first time. Expect a mix of sketchy lines, rookie mistakes, and a few small victories along the way.
If you’re new to mountain biking or just curious what it’s like tackling Hamsterley as a beginner, this is the ride for you.
📍 Location: Hamsterley Forest, County Durham, UK
🎥 Ride: Red Route + Pikes Teeth + The Skills Loop
👶 Skill level: Beginner / Progressing
Drop a comment if you’ve ridden Hamsterley before, or let me know your favourite section of the red route!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:23 The Big ‘Un (Good if you enjoy fire roads)
1:57 Red Route (interesting bits)
4:40 Pikes Teeth Black
6:08 The Skills Loop
4 Comments
Nice one mate… never been to Hamsterly. Need to go sometime.
Good video, I love Hamsterly, could spend all day every day up there. Thanks for the ride, Ratty
Did you get the Spesh off Craggsy at Bike Scene?
If you like going stupid fast in the woods go ride accelerator. The clue is in the name. 😉