| Route |
Contributor |
Last Updated |
Where |
Distance |
Tags |
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WMB 87 South Downs Beginner (Blue) Ride |
kheron |
Jul 4th 2009, 01:21 |
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13.7km |
- Recreational
- Smooth
- Basic
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| A medley of climbs and descents over non-technical terrain, including grassy climbs, gravel singletrack, rutted runs and broad, rolling doubletrack. |
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WMB 53 Longdendale Ride, Peak District (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 4th 2009, 01:22 |
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21.5km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| This ride is well surfaced, low level, and good for year round riding. Hurrah for the Peaks! |
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WMB 53 Machynlleth, Mid Wales (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 4th 2009, 01:22 |
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50km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| Avoid this route in mid winter and low clouds as you're high up in the hills here, any other time is great! |
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WMB 53 Hopton Woods, Ludlow, Shropshire (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:56 |
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8.4km |
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| Hopton is a great year-round venue, some trails can get a bit sticky when wet, but nothing serious. The final climb is tough when wet too, but just get stuck in! |
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WMB 45 Selkirk, Scotland (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:31 |
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21.7km |
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| In the winter wet, the trails can be traction-free skating rinks that are impossible to climb and tricky to descend. So best saved for drier summer months... |
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WMB 40 Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire Dales (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:56 |
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36.6km |
|
| This route has mostly rocky tracks and well drained trails, but a few boggy sections after heavy rain. |
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WMB 35 Great Missenden, Chilterns (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:57 |
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24.4km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Smooth
- Intermediate
- Offroad
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| Don't go after rain as the majority of bridleways will be very muddy. In drying-to-dry conditions however, the riding is a breeze. |
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WMB 35 Widecombe, Dartmoor (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:12 |
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16.8km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| 30% of this route is susceptible to damage if used during wet weather. Please ride on dry days. |
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WMB 34 Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:13 |
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23km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| Spring through summer is best for this ride, but you can ride in the winter if you don't mind puddles. |
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WMB 34 Goyt Valley, Peak District (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:13 |
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23.7km |
|
| This ride can be enjoyed at any time of year and in any conditions due to varied terrain. |
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WMB 42 Aboyne, Scotland (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:13 |
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19.9km |
- MTB
- Difficult
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| The Fungle Road takes you over some seriously exposed ground, far from any roads or civilisation and the weather can change at the flip of a coin, so maybe this one is best left for spring or summer. |
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WMB 42 Aboyne, Scotland (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:56 |
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19.9km |
- MTB
- Steep
- Difficult
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| Fungle Road takes you over some seriously exposed ground, far from any roads or civilisation and the weather can change at the flip of a coin, so maybe this one is best left for a spring or summer route. |
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WMB 24 The Wayfarer, North Wales (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:13 |
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29.4km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| The hard packed surfaces make this a great year-round ride, though in high winds or stormy weather it can be somewhat unpleasant on the top of Berwyns. |
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WMB 24 Watlington, Chiltern Hills (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:13 |
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23.7km |
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| Spring through to autumn is best for fast riding, avoid the base of the hills after heavy rain as the clay tracks are tyre-cloggers. |
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WMB 43 Doethie Valley West Loop, Wales (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 05:43 |
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25.2km |
- MTB
- Difficult
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| Summer/autumn is best when it's not too boggy, and not too busy. |
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WMB 28 Black Mountains, Wales (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:13 |
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22.2km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| The drier the better. The Mynydd Llangorse hillsides remain rideable even after rain, but on Allt yr Esgair it's trickier when the terrain is sticky. |
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WMB 26 Aviemore, Scotland (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:48 |
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37.3km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| This can be ridden all year round, but the relative dryness of spring has to be the best for these technical trails. |
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WMB 26 Christmas Gorse, Buckinghamshire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:48 |
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27.8km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Rural
|
| In dry conditions, much of this route crosses farmed fields, which vary from cloggy to impassable after wet winter weather. |
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WMB 26 Christmas Hill, Warwickshire (Beginner/Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:49 |
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24.3km |
- MTB
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Offroad
|
| The festive period is the obvious choice, and damp weather actually works best here as some of the bridleways can be a bit corrugated in summer. |
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WMB 23 Bingley, Yorkshire (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:49 |
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20.9km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Smooth
- Basic
- Offroad
|
| This is an all year round route and the moorland tracks are well drained, although when the river is high the ford crossing is best left alone, no matter how brave you are! |
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WMB 27 Settle, North Yorkshire (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:49 |
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40.9km |
- MTB
- Difficult
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| Apart form the first open moorland crossing to Malham Tarn, the limestone landscape keeps this route pretty well drained all year round. Despite lots of tourists, there's room for everyone. A year-round ride. |
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WMB 52 Hirant, North Wales (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:57 |
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14km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| The terrain for this ride is all hard-packed and stoney, making it great for all year round, mud-free riding. Avoid in really bad weather or low cloud. |
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WMB 81 Pitlochry, Scotland (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:58 |
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35.1km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| Spring and summer are great times to do this route, with the promise of decent weather. However, the area is simply stunning in the autumn when the leaves turn gold and red - the trails are quieter too! |
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WMB 80 Devil's Punchbowl, Surrey (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:58 |
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36.8km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| Conditions are good all year round, but this route is particularly suited to winter when the sand is firmer. Some of areas (away from the route) get particularly bad following dry spells. |
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WMB 25 Chilterns North End, Harlington (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:36 |
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25.8km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Smooth
- Basic
- Offroad
|
| The drier the better, yet it can remain rideable, if slippery, after seasonal rains. |
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WMB 25 Cotswolds, Gloucestershire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:37 |
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23.2km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| Avoid very wet periods as the going can get muddy and wet in places. Ride when dry. |
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WMB 52 Swaffham, Norfolk (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:58 |
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22.2km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Smooth
- Basic
- Offroad
|
| This ride can get very muddy in places, so it's best to avoid it after prolonged wet spells. |
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WMB 52 Drumlanrig, Scotland (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:58 |
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51.1km |
- MTB
- Difficult
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| This is a ride best avoided in winter if possible. Short days and the exposed and bleak nature of some sections could be less than enjoyable if the weather and trails have got mucky. |
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WMB 51 Beddgelert Forest, North Wales (Beginner/Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:00 |
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10.6km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| The trails here are good for year-round riding, mainly hard packed and not too exposed. |
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WMB 48 Doone Valley, Devon (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:00 |
|
27.6km |
|
| This is a dry weather ride, as some sections can get boggy. |
