Popular trail centres / bike parks

[Tubby G]

@Moderator

Just a thought for this forum. Could you add a section for popular bike parks / trail centres across the UK / Europe / World ?

It would provide a place to discuss progression / features / sections etc at each location, and also provide some inspiration to travel further to places that we may not have considered previously

All the obvious ones could be added, Ill start a list, e.g:

Hamsterley
Glentress
Dalby
Stainburn
Sherwood Pines
Bike Park Wales
Coed Y Brenin
Forest of Dean
DYFI

Etc …

 

[Tim1023]

I've nothing like those anywhere near me, but if I had, I would find that a grand idea!

 

[The Hodge]

Two more :
Kielder
Chopwell
both F.C.
edit : Whinlatter
Mabie
Dalbeattie
Newcastleton
Kirroughtree

 

[VWsurfbum]

Afan and CwmCarn

 

[apac]

Afan and CwmCarn

Some great footage of Caffell and Pedal-hounds at Cwm Carn. Caffell is my go to trail at present , in fact I just got back from there this morning. You dealt with Pedal-hounds/Kaiser well, there are some steep drops along the way that come out of nowhere if not familiar with the trail. They do not come across in the the video clips, but I am sure you know what I mean!

 

[Beezerk]

Two more :
Kielder
Chopwell
both F.C.
edit : Whinlatter
Mabie
Dalbeattie
Newcastleton
Kirroughtree

Bit much calling Chopwell a trail centre isn't it

 

[The Hodge]

Yeah ..but its alright if you are near the Toon and have acouple of hours to kill ..?..and there is some good off piste stuff ..

 

[VWsurfbum]

Some great footage of Caffell and Pedal-hounds at Cwm Carn. Caffell is my go to trail at present , in fact I just got back from there this morning. You dealt with Pedal-hounds/Kaiser well, there are some steep drops along the way that come out of nowhere if not familiar with the trail. They do not come across in the the video clips, but I am sure you know what I mean!

Yeah its the first time i've actually hit them properly, only riden there a few times and one of those times i was 5 weeks after a broken collar bone so didnt want to drop to flat and the others i made the mistakes of following the lines that all seem to avoid the jumps and drops lol

 

[Tonybro]

Gisburn Forest near Tosside - facilities including cafe and toilets

 

[Tubby G]

Actually, thinking about, @Moderator , we don’t need to list out all the trail centres now, if you can simply add a ‘Bike Park / Trail Centre’ section in ‘Other’ then we can start our own list as new threads, using the title of the trail centre

 

[Moderator]

How about you list them in the Travel section - as it's "places to go" ?

Travel, Transport & Off-Grid

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I can move this thread there and pin it as a guide.

Title each post "Bike Park : name of bike park / where it is" - hopefully if everyone then follows that format they will be easy to find.

Then, develop a standard format within the post of the type of information you expect to find.

?

 

[Tubby G]

How about you list them in the Travel section - as it's "places to go" ?

Travel, Transport & Off-Grid

Out and about on your eBike. Transporting your bike. Camping, Off Grid Charging.

www.emtbforums.com

I can move this thread there and pin it as a guide.

Title each post "Bike Park : name of bike park / where it is" - hopefully if everyone then follows that format they will be easy to find.

Then, develop a standard format within the post of the type of information you expect to find.

?

Fair enough, didn’t realise there was a travel section! I just used the search function earlier and found trail centres mentioned were all over the place in different threads

I’ll start a couple later, as funnily enough I’m currently lying in a field sunbathing at Dalby with my arm in a cast whilst my other half is off enjoying herself on the trails . Crap phone signal here ??

Thanks

 

[The Hodge]

Ive just posted a few for the centres closest to me using the Forestry Commission info ..I will leave others further afield for other riders to post...

 

[Tim1023]

There's a map for forum members. Perhaps there could be a map for trail centres?

 

[j3ayy]

Really enjoyed our visit to Gisburn Forest ?

 

[sstenzz]

Änggården, Gothenburg Sweden.

Smack in the middle of the city, a lot of variation one of the best places in the country.

 

[cozzy]

I have my own on Google maps with pins to show the location. Would be great if this sort of thing could be shared, like the members location map was.

 

[yorkshire89]

This is useful for finding trails, no map view but you can search certain area's and filter by type (DH, trail centres, pumptracks etc)

Discover the best Mountain Bike Trails and Bike Parks

Discover and explore the best mountain bike trails and bike parks to ride located near you, with our comprehensive worldwide mountain bike trail directory.

www.moredirt.com

I also use trailforks app, that seems to cover most places.

 

[Bordtea]

I have my own on Google maps with pins to show the location. Would be great if this sort of thing could be shared, like the members location map was.
View attachment 119665

This looks super interesting given there are quite a few there in S Wales and I’m wondering which they are! Are you able to share?

 

[cozzy]

I doubt this will work, or that anyone will be able to add to it, but lets try to share my google map of riding places.

EDIT updated link that should allow others to edit.

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[Lee c]

Thanks mate works for me I’ve got it now on follow

 

[cozzy]

Thanks mate works for me I’ve got it now on follow

Can you add a location? The sharing options imply others can view and edit. Would be interested if this works.

 

[Lee c]

Can you add a location? The sharing options imply others can view and edit. Would be interested if this works.

I’ll try and add one now

 

[Lee c]

No don’t think I can add one, just gives me this view

 

[cozzy]

Updated link that should allow people to add new places.

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[Tubby G]

Updated link that should allow people to add new places.

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

maps.app.goo.gl

Yes the link works now

 

[cozzy]

Yes the link works now

Maybe you can amend your original post and copy my link up there so people can see it?
I get alerts on my phone when places are added, so it's useful to know it's now working

 

[Tubby G]

Maybe you can amend your original post and copy my link up there so people can see it?
I get alerts on my phone when places are added, so it's useful to know it's now working

Done I think !

 

[spleenexploded]

Scotland

Fort William - Chairlift access - 3 main trails. DH world cup, a challenging black, and possibly the worlds most disapointing blue.

Glencoe - Chairlift access - 2 main trails. Super fun but sketchy red. Very challenging black (I've not had the guts to try it yet).

Tarland Trails (2) - Just opened a few months ago. Everything there is incredibly fun. It's all red/blue, other than the black jump track. Something for everyone. I've made the 3 hour trip 3 times this year.

Cairngorms "Base Camp" trails - escalator type uplift brings you up 1/3 of the way - Brand new. I went to try it this weekend but it was closed due to to wind. Causing controversy as they appear to force you to pay to access public land.

Aviemore High Burnside - tried these for the first time at the weekend when Cairngorms was closed. Great trails but mostly black. I think it's all "unoffical" trails but they seem well maintained.

Laggan Wolftraxx - Another great trail center but it's a slog to get to the top - ebike would be lovely here. It's the home of THE SLAB.

Red Rocks (Rosemarkie) - Small trail center but fun trails. I wouldn't travel far just to go here but if you're in the area it's well worth it.

Glentress - There's a few trail centres around this area (i.e Innerleithen) but I've only tried Glentress. Good diverse mix of trails for all levels. Lots of contstruction going on right now for new trails. Well worth a visit.

The only non-Scottish places I've tried have been in Wales

Bike Park Wales - Needs no explanation.

Antur Stiniog - Uplift available - Very rough and exposed trails. Absolutely worth a visit.