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Great trail for newbies and seasoned mountain bikers. Can roll over all obstacles but a more seasoned rider can hop, manual and jump them. Only downside is the walkers on the trail when they shouldn't be but are stubborn karens. Also watch out for dog walkers letting there dogs go anywhere and always expected the unexpected
Great mountain bike trail.
Parking is at Ashton Court Golf course carpark, accessed through Clifton Lodge East (satnav here). Parking costs £1.20 (coins only). This is also the location of the cafe and bike shop.
The trail itself is flowing XC, graded blue. It's full of berms and bumps to pump, and has a few optional jumps and drops, on red sections which are clearly marked and can be avoided. Most of the track is flat/slightly down. The climb is the first leg of the hairpin leading up to the quarry, and a fire road section about half way through. Moderate fitness is required for this. There's a dedicated red run at one point which is short but well made, and lots of fun.
There are some non official trails at Leigh woods, which is more of a traditional Red trail, a pump track down by the river, and a trail that heads through the nearby quarry that I didn't get to check out
Parking is at Ashton Court Golf course carpark, accessed through Clifton Lodge East (satnav here). Parking costs £1.20 (coins only). This is also the location of the cafe and bike shop.
The trail itself is flowing XC, graded blue. It's full of berms and bumps to pump, and has a few optional jumps and drops, on red sections which are clearly marked and can be avoided. Most of the track is flat/slightly down. The climb is the first leg of the hairpin leading up to the quarry, and a fire road section about half way through. Moderate fitness is required for this. There's a dedicated red run at one point which is short but well made, and lots of fun.
There are some non official trails at Leigh woods, which is more of a traditional Red trail, a pump track down by the river, and a trail that heads through the nearby quarry that I didn't get to check out
The trail is a good fun all weather trail, suitable for all levels of experience. it's great for families and for younger children to learn the basics of off road riding. it also provides the more experienced riders with some more challenging features
Great space to play around on your mountain bike, mostly blue, bit of red and all weather tracks
This a great facility. The trails are well looked after. Ashton Court is easy to get to and there are good parking facilities. There is a cafe close by for a post ride snack. There is the added bonus of a second trail, the Yer Tiz trail across the road in Leigh Woods. Both trails are good and aimed at beginners. Probably wouldn't challenge real adrenaline junkies but good fun none the less.
Excellent day out, tracks well maintained and lot of variety, fantastic walking as well for those not biking, amazing expanse of land, great views, finished off with a nice cup of tea and cake at the cafe after washing the bikes down
Great place for starting mountain biking! Car park at the golf course for £1.20 all day which is great. Nice long looping trail with a few drops, plenty of berms and only one big hill. Lots of the trail through the trees. And just across the road into Leigh wood there is a bit more to explore. Great day out.
The trails are great fun to lap and lap and lap. Whether you like cranking out some really fast laps, challenging yourself to gap some doubles, or just taking the kids out for a gentle ride in the woods, you'll have a good time here.