| 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
|
| 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 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 43 Three Peaks Ride, Yorkshire Dales (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 05:46 |
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59.2km |
|
| The riding around here is fairly good all year round. But it's best avoided really in wet periods, and a definite no go area in low mist conditions. |
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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
|
| 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 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 45 Richmond Park, London (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:32 |
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34.5km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Smooth
- Basic
- Offroad
|
| These well-maintained trails in Richmond Park can be ridden all year round, but beware of walkers on busy bank holiday weekends. |
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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
|
| 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 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 53 Hopton Woods, Ludlow, Shropshire (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:56 |
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8.4km |
|
| 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 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
|
| 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 52 Hirant, North Wales (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 06:57 |
|
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 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 66 Malvern Hills, Worcestershire (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:00 |
|
15.9km |
- Training
- MTB
- Difficult
- Offroad
|
| These are great all-weather trails and drain very well. |
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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. |
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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
|
| 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 41 Beacon Hill, Sussex (Intermediate/Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:01 |
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29.9km |
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Difficult
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| This route is great as it's rideable at any time of year - even after heavy rain, the trails are firm and fast from start to finish. Quiet during the week. |
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WMB 74 Jacob's Ladder, Peak District (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:01 |
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27.9km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Steep
- Difficult
- Offroad
|
| Rideable pretty much every month of the year, though some sections can get boggy. |
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WMB 51 Dalby Forest, North Yorks. (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:01 |
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62.1km |
- Recreational
- Training
- MTB
- Difficult
- Offroad
|
| Dry summer or frozen winter are the only times big mileages make sense on often soggy moors. |
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WMB 47 The New Forest, Dorset (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:10 |
|
37.1km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Basic
- Offroad
- Scenic
|
| The well-maintained gravel trails in The New Forest can be ridden all year round, and you'll usually have them to yourself. |
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WMB 48 Cannock Chase, Staffordshire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 6th 2009, 07:25 |
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41.7km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Intermediate
- Offroad
|
| Best when dry, but it drains well and is rideable all year round. |
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WMB 54 Ridgeway, Oxfordshire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th 2009, 08:21 |
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48.6km |
- Recreational
- MTB
- Intermediate
|
| Said to be oldest road used by prehistoric man. Spring to autumn is best, can get muddy during winter. |
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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 |
|
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. |
