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The Great Britain Guide

Mountain bike trails · South East England

Gloomy Wood

In or near Coursehorn.

Gloomy Wood — a mtb trail in england south east.

Red Route sign - geograph.org.uk - 5116943

Oast House Archive — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Etchingham · 8.0 km

About

Gloomy Wood is a mtb trail located in england south east, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Gloomy Wood is a mountain biking trail located in South-East England. This trail offers a variety of routes suitable for different skill levels, set within a forested landscape. Visitors can expect a mix of terrain that challenges riders while providing a scenic backdrop. Facilities for parking and access points are typically available nearby.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0786, 0.4809
County
Kent
Parish
Hawkhurst
Postcode
TN17 2SN
Parliamentary constituency
Tunbridge Wells
Nearest railway station
Etchingham8 km

Sources

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Track through Bedgebury forest - geograph.org.uk - 5067565📷 5

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Where to eat & stay near Gloomy Wood

Places to stay

Turnden Road - geograph.org.uk - 2221604📷 5

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Sunnyside Barn - geograph.org.uk - 2412572📷 5

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Field of wheat Pattenden Farm - geograph.org.uk - 3597002📷 5

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Little Chef, Hastings Road, Flimwell - geograph.org.uk - 2984009📷 5

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Freecedargables.org
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B2079 towards Marden - geograph.org.uk - 2995039📷 5

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Tanner Farm Park

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Places to eat & drink

The Cherry Tree, Ticehurst - geograph.org.uk - 4842874📷 5

Historic pubs · South East England

The Cherry Tree Public House

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Hurst Green Village Sign - geograph.org.uk - 2222869📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

The Old Bull Inn

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Hurst Green Water Fountain - geograph.org.uk - 2222873📷 7

Restaurants · South East England

The Royal George

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theroyalgeorge-hurstgreen.co.uk
The Gun and Spitroast public house, Horsmonden - geograph.org.uk - 1711016📷 7

Historic pubs · South East England

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The Curlew at the crossroads - geograph.org.uk - 3480222📷 7

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The Elephants Head pub, Hook Green - geograph.org.uk - 1817631📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gloomy Wood?
Gloomy Wood is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN17 2SN), in the parish of Hawkhurst.
What is Gloomy Wood?
Gloomy Wood — a mtb trail in england south east.
How do I get to Gloomy Wood?
The nearest railway station is Etchingham, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN17 2SN.
Is Gloomy Wood a protected site?
Yes — Gloomy Wood is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB) and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Gloomy Wood?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TN17 2SN. It sits within the Tunbridge Wells parliamentary constituency.