I'm new to the site and fairly new to XC riding, Looking for decent local places to ride around the midlands area and maybe pick up a few tips from all you experienced riders along the way!
Cannock Chase, for 'turn-up-and-ride-ability'.
Then there's the Clent Hills, the Malverns and the Wyre Forest. Plenty to ride in the Warwickshire/West Mids border area. It's all flat and boring, but it's rideable