Dudley area

hodge68
hodge68 Posts: 162
edited April 2012 in Routes
Just got my first MTB :D , a spesh rockhopper and i know a few of the descent road routes local to me in Dudley(west mids) as i try and get out on my Ridley road bike as often as family life allows. Can anyone recommend any local rides for me and my MTB, keep in mind its my first time. Ive seen some of the trails in Cannock chase the more experience riders take on :shock: , recon i need plenty of practice first :oops: .
Ridley Boreas
Spesh RockHopper pro
Boardman cx comp

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  • naffa
    naffa Posts: 126
    Hi Hodge I'm just down the road from you in Tipton, heres a couple of places to ride mtb.

    Saltwells nature reserve, Netherton.
    Baggeridge Park, Sedgley.
    All the local canal network including the 1.7 mile Netherton Tunnel.
    Kinver edge (haven't ridden around there myself).


    Give us a shout if you fnacy trying them sometime and if i'm not working I'll meet up with you.
    Cheers Nathan.
  • hodge68
    hodge68 Posts: 162
    Cheers naffa, they all sound good, recon im best of starting on the cut, not sure about cycling through the tunnel. Walked through it doing a bit of geacaching and wouldn't fancy it at speed, just yet.
    A meet sounds good, give me a bit of time to find my feet/wheels and i'll give ya shout.
    Ridley Boreas
    Spesh RockHopper pro
    Boardman cx comp
  • Brownyboy
    Brownyboy Posts: 39
    The Baggeridge loop is only about 2 miles long

    http://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/pdf/Bike%20Trail.pdf

    Could link it up with a bit of the old railway or head over to Penn Common

    The Pattingham loop is a nice mix of bridleways and country lanes. It's a pleasant 25 milesish but you can make it longer or shorter.

    http://www.simonsplace.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/WMMTB/
  • hodge68
    hodge68 Posts: 162
    Cheers for the links Brownyboy, i will let the forum know how i get on.
    Ridley Boreas
    Spesh RockHopper pro
    Boardman cx comp

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