Urban Links
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which you may find interesting. If you find or know of a
link which others may benefit from, please email me the
link and I'll place it on this page.
Places of Interest:
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Queen
Elizabeth Country Park - is Hampshire's biggest
country park with 20 miles of trails for walkers, cyclists
& horse riders. Velocity Bikes 'Rough Riders' MTB
Club has exclusive rights to build and repair existing
MTB trails within the park. The club holds regular 'Trail
Building' days either over the weekend or during the
summer evenings. |
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The
Forest of Bere - is the nearest and most accessible
countryside for many of the residents of south-east
Hampshire. It is a mixture of woodland, open space,
heathland, farmland and downland. There are plenty of
walking and cycling opportunities within the forest
ideal for all abilities. |
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Goodwood
Country Park - is a Country Park in West Sussex
in southern England. It is within the estate of Goodwood
House near Chichester, and next to Goodwood Racecourse.
It is mostly woodland, with some open grassland space,
with picnic area near the car park. There are a number
of walks and plenty of muddy dirt trails to explore. |
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South
Downs Way - experience some of our finest countryside
between Winchester, first capital of England, and the
white chalk cliffs of Eastbourne. If you are interested
in great views, attractive wildlife, visible prehistory,
fine pubs and pretty villages, or if you just fancy
a challenge, on a bike, the South Downs Way awaits you.
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Swinley
Forest Park - cycling here is permitted on hard
tracks and within a specific expert mountain bike area.
For those over 16 years of age, cycling in Swinley Forest
is by permit only, at a cost of £1.50 per day
or £15 per year. These permits help pay for Public
Liability insurance cover, forest and trail upkeep and
scheme administration. |
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Afan
Forest Park - is the fastest growing mountain bike
area in Britain and located only minutes from the M4
and it’s perfect for those wanting to reach a
variety of fantastic riding fast. With 4 superb flowing
trails and more all weather singletrack than any other
MBWales centre you simply have to check it out! |
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Coed
y Brenin - the visitor centre is the focal point
in the beautiful Forest Park. It is renowned for its
world class mountain bike trails that offer exhilarating
and challenging riding in a woodland setting. There
is a cosy restaurant/café and cycle shop (sales,
repair, hire) on the site - opening hours as listed.
(see link) |
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Haldon
Forest Park - XC track covers a huge part of the
hill, stretching from one end to the other, providing
around 8km of trails encompassing a wide range of ups,
downs, challenging and varied terrain, stunning views,
and even a separate freeride black run for the more
adventurous. The trails are all way marked according
to ability level. |
Forestry Commission Web Sites:
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Forestry
Commission - England With more than 2,600 kilometres
(1,600 miles) of waymarked trails and countless forest
roads, they have plenty on offer for every kind of cyclist.
There are wide flat trails for families through to hair-raising
descents for serious mountain bikers. But whatever gets
you pedalling, we want you to be properly equipped. |
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Forestry
Commission - Wales The trails include purpose-built,
waymarked single tracks, gentle family routes and white-knuckle
downhill rides – not for the faint-hearted! Each
trail is subtly different and has been designed to reflect
its surrounding landscape and terrain, providing a varied
and incomparable riding experience. |
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