Malvern Hills
slimboyjim
Posts: 367
Hi,
I live in Birmingham and I am looking to spread my wings a bit and go riding in the Malverns - can anyone suggest any resources to find out about routes in the area, or suggest some good ones themselves. I enjoy singletrack...
It would be best if I could get there by train but car is also an option - any local stations...?
I get the impression it's worth having an OS map too, so if anyone can let me know the map I need at the same time then I'll look at picking one up!
Thanks,
James
I live in Birmingham and I am looking to spread my wings a bit and go riding in the Malverns - can anyone suggest any resources to find out about routes in the area, or suggest some good ones themselves. I enjoy singletrack...
It would be best if I could get there by train but car is also an option - any local stations...?
I get the impression it's worth having an OS map too, so if anyone can let me know the map I need at the same time then I'll look at picking one up!
Thanks,
James
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sorry not from the area but have you tried the bike radar routes section?0
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Yes can get by train there, you would have to catch the Hereford train as it Malvern is on it way.I don't have a bike addiction problem.....bikes seems to have a problem with me.....it just can't seem to stay on.
http://www.moredirt.co.uk/users/FlowRideR661/
http://flowrider661.pinkbike.com/0 -
Good starter route here (2-3 hours):
http://www.backontrack-bikes.com/routes2.shtml
Best map is the Harveys 1:10 000 one - even the OS 1:25000 gets confusing as there are so many bridlepaths crammed into such a small area.
http://www.harveymaps.co.uk/acatalog/Maps_of_Areas_of_Outstanding_natural_Beauty.html
Malvern Link Train Station is about 1 mile from the start of the route above - North Quarry.
Back on Track bike shop is also more or less opposite the North Quarry
http://www.backontrack-bikes.com/home.html0
