Mountain bike trails · South East England
Gloomy Wood
In or near Coursehorn.
Gloomy Wood — a mtb trail in england south east.

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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
- District
- Tunbridge Wells
- Parish
- Hawkhurst
- Postcode
- TN17 2SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tunbridge Wells
- Nearest railway station
- Etchingham — 8 km
Sources
- osm: w31369634 (ODbL)
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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.