| Route |
Contributor |
Last Updated |
Where |
Distance |
Tags |
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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 38 Llandegla Forest, North Wales (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:14 |
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9.2km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Low traffic
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| Fine to ride all year round, very few mud-prone sections, mostly quiet. |
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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
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| The trails here are good for year-round riding, mainly hard packed and not too exposed. |
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WMB 47 The Pentland Hills, Edinburgh (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:00 |
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12.2km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| Go when it's reasonably dry, although most trails are okay in the wet. A crisp winter's day or a summer evening is ideal. Watch out for walkers though. |
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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 52 Hirant, North Wales (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:57 |
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14km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| 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 25 Bellever Forest, Dartmoor (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:36 |
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14.8km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Offroad
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| Avoid after heavy rains and cold weather due to river crossings. Not too busy during summer. |
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WMB 46 Claife Heights, Lake District (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:48 |
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15.3km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Scenic
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| The Lake District is great to ride all year as most trails have a rock, stone or hardpack base. The weather is better than most people realise! |
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WMB 27 Snowdon, Wales (Intermediate/Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:49 |
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15.8km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Difficult
- Offroad
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| Voluntary ban on mountain bikers runs from May-October, between 5pm and 9am. Out of this period you can ride any time. Trails can be crowded at weekend, and be aware of the severe weather/mountain conditions on Snowdon. |
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WMB 66 Malvern Hills, Worcestershire (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:00 |
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15.9km |
- Training
- MTB
- Difficult
- Offroad
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| These are great all-weather trails and drain very well. |
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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
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| 30% of this route is susceptible to damage if used during wet weather. Please ride on dry days. |
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WMB 40 Epping Forest, London (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 06:38 |
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17.9km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Offroad
- Low traffic
- Scenic
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| Main bridleways are firm and rideable all year round, even after heavy rain. Many smaller tracks can get quite gloopy. Most scenic in autumn and spring. Can get busy in summer. |
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WMB 30 Elan Valley, Wales (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 07:53 |
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18.4km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
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| It's pretty grassy moorland here, so dry days are best. |
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WMB 23 Lake Vyrnwy, Mid Wales (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 09:07 |
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18.7km |
- Recreational
- Intermediate
- Offroad
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| This is a great all-weather ride with almost all the tracks hard packed. Its also not over-popular so not overcrowded. |
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WMB 44 Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:20 |
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18.9km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| These superbly-maintained trails can be ridden at any time of year, even when it's wet and muddy everywhere else. |
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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
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| 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 42 Aboyne, Scotland (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:13 |
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19.9km |
- MTB
- Difficult
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| 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 23 Bingley, Yorkshire (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:49 |
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20.9km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Smooth
- Basic
- Offroad
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| 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 53 Longdendale Ride, Peak District (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 4th 2009, 01:22 |
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21.5km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| This ride is well surfaced, low level, and good for year round riding. Hurrah for the Peaks! |
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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 28 Black Mountains, Wales (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:13 |
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22.2km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| 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 52 Swaffham, Norfolk (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:58 |
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22.2km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Smooth
- Basic
- Offroad
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| This ride can get very muddy in places, so it's best to avoid it after prolonged wet spells. |
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WMB 38 Vale of Belvoir, Nottinghamshire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:14 |
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22.3km |
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| This route can be enjoyed all year round, but after heavy rain the section along the top of the escarpment gets very muddy. In summer, the towpath becomes quite rutted. |
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WMB 30 Godalming Greensand, Surrey Hills (Intermediate/Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 07:59 |
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22.4km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Difficult
- Offroad
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| The drier the better - these tracks get filthy after rain |
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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
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| 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 25 Cotswolds, Gloucestershire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:37 |
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23.2km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
- Scenic
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| Avoid very wet periods as the going can get muddy and wet in places. Ride when dry. |
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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 33 Rutland Water, East Midlands (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 07:38 |
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23.7km |
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| The designated cycle track can be ridden all year round and in any weather. On sun soaked weekends it can get busy. |
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WMB 34 Goyt Valley, Peak District (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 09:13 |
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23.7km |
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| This ride can be enjoyed at any time of year and in any conditions due to varied terrain. |
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WMB 31 Great Ridge, Wiltshire (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th 2009, 08:00 |
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23.9km |
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| Spring and summer is best. Most trails fine all year round, but some sections get churned up during wet weather/winter. Try early evening in mid-summer for something special. |
