Brookdale Forest (aka Brookdale Plantation) - Glen Auldyn, Isle of Man - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

Brookdale Forest/Plantation is an Community Forest, off the Mountain Road above Glen Auldyn. It connsits of 60 hectarres of trees which wer planated in 1972 and 1973.

The Plantation was 'roaded' in 1995/6 in preparation for thinning. The wouth section has been re-spaced in order to facilitate the insertion of a forest trail.

The majority oof the planting consists of Sitka Spruce and Japanese Larch.

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The Plantation is managed by the Isle Man Government Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture's Forestry and Amenity and Lands Directorate.
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BeeF Toast (Mountian Bike Trail)
The Trailforks website describes this trail as "5-6 mins deceent over roots, rocks couple of drop, berms fact single track, techy in sections but mostly free flowing. A mix of in trees and open areas, usuably rideable all year round but does get quite wet between dec/marh. Experienced riders will really enjoy the trail. Less experienced riders will get through most of the trail at their own pace without issue. couple of drops and small gap jump, gap has an alternative line and the drops are all rollable."
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JaFFA SnAKe (Mountain Bike Trial)
The Trailforks website describes this trail as "5-6 mins decent for experienced riders. Less experienced riders will be able to negotiate the trail at thier own pace. A mix of fast flowing single track in the trees and short blasts along fire roads to connect a mixture of old dry dn lines and some new wooded section, expect roots rocks and a few gap jumps and drops. Drops are all rollable with caution and gap jumps have alternate lines around them. Gets wet dec/march and rooty area becomes slippery."
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The trails and tracks are suitable for Mountain Bikes, E-Bikes, Hiking and Trail Running.

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 60 hectares Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: A mix of in trees and open areas, with fast flowing single track in the trees and short blasts along fire roads to connect. Some of the terrain is steep and rock. The ground can be slippery and wet particularly between December and March. What points of interest are there?: The are no notable points of interest, however the forest offer a first class forest experience where it is possible to engage in 'forest-bathing'. What activities are available?: Mountain Bikes, E-Bikes, Hiking and Trail Running. Hours of accessibility?: Free accessible during daylight hours List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Some of the maountain trails have drops and gaps. Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed Please supply the website of the land if available: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!

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