List of UK trail centres

abductee

Can anyone add to this list of trail centres?

http://www.imba.org.uk/index.php?page=Map_Challenge_Trails

I notice that Stainburn forest and Wharncliffe woods are missing. Can you add any more trail centres? To qualify for the list it should at least have man made waymarked trails.

A toilet, cafe, bike hire/shop, car park and an OS grid reference wouldn't go amiss either.

nonnac85

I have a list on the website I made
MTB Trail Time

From a quick glance I dont think you have Chicksands or Woburn on there.

abductee

Wow that's a really nice website. I have added it to my favourites.

It makes this thread seem like a waste of time. I notice you have Sherwood Pines missing so perhaps there may still be some use to be gained from it.

I didn't find your site when I googled trail centres so I wonder if you could do something to get more search engine hits. I understand this is the place to start http://www.dmoz.org/

nonnac85

Thanks for the DMOZ link.

I have added my site to their list.
Also I have added Sherwod Pines to my site.

I can add a link to your map in my Useful Links section if you want

abductee

It's not my site it's the IMBA

dcs01

Great web site, just what a newbie like me needs.

boingboing12345

I think you are missing bedgbury in East Sussex ?

Great site!

nonnac85

bedgebury should be on there

http://mtbtrailtime.googlepages.com/bedgebury

abductee

Forest of Dean is on the IMBA but not on the MTB Trail Time site.

There is the FODCA cross country (a bit short) and a downhill course and some family trails on disused railway tracks.

Bike hire, Cafe and Parking

nonnac85

when i get a minute i'l find the info for FODCA and add it to my site - thanks for the heads up

TonyWard

should this be a sticky?

ivancarlos

TonyWard wrote:

should this be a sticky?

Depends how muddy it is!

abductee

Jedforest Trails, Jedburgh is on the IMBA but not trailtime. However IMBA dont list any stars for trails and facilities. Is it worth a visit.?

The Justice Trail - 40Km
The Justice Trail is a challenging cross country mountain bike route with changing landscapes and surfaces. Where nature has been given a helping hand you’ll find swoopy, bermy, jumpy flowing singletrack.

Any good? Are there any facilities? Is it a trail centre or an XC route?

http://www.jedforesttrails.org/

stumpyjon

nonnac85

Time to add Lee Quarry in Bacup as well. They've finally put the signs up and officially openned the trails a couple of weeks ago.

http://adrenaline-gateway.co.uk/Documen ... oard-1.pdf

nonnac85

thanks - will add Lee Quarry when i get a minute or two. (and FODCA)

will investigate the Jedforest Trails as well.

nonnac85

Lee Quarry, FODCA trails and Jedforest Trails now added to MTB Trail Time

If there is any information missing or incorrect please let me know either here or via the contct page on my website.

abductee

Good job Nonnac. It looks like you did a bit of research on the new additions.

I have just found this one:
"The Hamilton Hill Freeride Park is brought to you by the Rasen Area Trailblazerz MTB Club, a group of local riders dedicated to bringing you the best in MTB trails.

Our aim is to bring North Shore, Downhill, 4X, and Dual Slalom courses to Lincolnshire. Yes, i said Lincolnshire."

But it might be under construction and not officially open yet because they don't appear to have any directions to it on their website although they do say it is at Hamilton Hill situated within Willingham woods at Market Rasen. (A new thread I think)

I found out about it because it was mentioned on a singletrack forum that the Rasen Area Trailblazerz have signed a contract to build the north shore parts for Sherwood Forest.

Also noticed someone has written a book about trail centres.

nonnac85

Ive heard of Hamilton before - i didnt put it on as its website said something about it being private and you have to apply for a membership through their website before you are allowed onsite (a bit like Herts Shore). Could have changed though (does anyone know what the state of play is?). Will have a look again and see if i can find details of someone to email first.

stumpyjon

Just had another mooch round the site. Very nice. Really good clear simply laid out format, good info and display. I was trying to find something to criticise (I'm really picky) and couldn't.

Excellent job, well done.

nonnac85

Thanks Stumpyjon - im glad its of use to people.

abductee

Decembers MBUK has a Trail Master supplement which reviews 14 of the top trail centres. I think its well worth a read so get out and buy it quick before the January edition hits the shelves.

nonnac85

I got it on subs!

Yea that booklet was useful.

Might find the time to update some sections of my site over xmas - can't wait til work finishes. Only one more week :-)

fireheed

nonnac85 here's another one for you, Pitfichie Forest/Whitehills for the Scotland section.
http://www.cyclegrampian.co.uk/mtb/rout ... ichie.html

nonnac85

thanks Fireheed - when i get a minute i'll add it to my site.

nonnac85

I have added Pitfichie trails to my site now - thanks Fireheed.
Info for Ae also updated.

timt

I spent a morning at Hamilton Hill, some great (short) single tracks.

The trails start here:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/53%C2%B023'42.5%22N+0%C2%B018'45.8%22W/@53.395138,-0.313855,287m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0

For parking and nearest entrances to the trails here:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/search/53.396799,+-0.303930/@53.396799,-0.3061187,553m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1

StinkinHippy

Ribbesford is quite small I think. But may of use to people close to the area if you wanna add it.

http://www.moredirt.com/trail/United-Kingdom_West-Midlands/Ribbesford-Bike-Park/227/ For details.