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Swinley Forest is a vast area of privately owned and managed woodland of which certain parts are used by the military for training. Swinley boasts a superb selection of both natural and made made singletrack trails, with some epic descents and if you go looking for them some grueling climbs too. Swinley is just a maze after maze of tracks, meaning every visit you can find and ride new trails creating almost limitless route options. To ride at Swinley Forest you must purchase either a day riding pass (£3.00 per rider) from the Lookout Discovery Centre reception desk upon arrival or alternatively you can purchase an annual pass instead.


Twenty-four of us hit the trails on a sunny Winter morning. A great group of riders turned up for the day including some brand new faces, some regulars, club members, some new club referrals and two BucksMTB staff ride leaders.

Very early on the group got split by a mechanical fault or two, but after regrouping we took in a fantastic twenty mile route through Swinley's maze of singletrack trails taking in some of the infamous favourite local tracks including the Tank Traps and the Labyrinth. For a lot of riders in our group it was their first visit to Swinley and they instantly fell in love with the place, the trails and the trail conditions. Swinley during the winter is great as a lot of the woodland is pine woodland with sand based trials meaning it stays reasonably dry and rideable all year round.

After a few sessions of peoples favourite trails, some granny ring racing, some "box game" racing, some tech fixes, punctures and some climbing challenges between the group we rounded out the day with a ride of the infamous Labyrinth trail, a superbly long epic singletrack trail taking in climbs, descents, berms, singletrack, jumps, drops and more; this trail is a real treat and the trail builders have done a superb job of making the most of the space and the terrain.

Back at the Lookout it was time for tea, cake and the swopping of war stories before wishing each other all a good Christmas before heading off to brave the festive time traffic.

If you missed this ride we have both a Boxing Day and New Years Day ride, if not news of our January group ride event will be coming very soon.

 

Best Wishes

Scott
BucksMTB Club Chairman & Ride Leader

News

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  • Quantock Hills - Club Members Ride - 04 December 2024

    A circular route traversing the Quantock Hills, varied style trails through ancient oak woodland, heathland and pine forest, some technical rocky sections with stream crossings, 26 miles with 5500ft climbing. This ride was tough going with some strong headwinds but rewarded with fantastic scenery and gnarly trails. See you on the next ride!

     
  • Ballinger to Wendover Woods - Club Members Ride - December 2024

    A circular route starting from Ballinger heading to Wendover Woods, Hastoe, Bellingdon, Chartridge and back. Mostly woodland double track. A wet and muddy ride with some washed out climbs but great to be out. See you on the next ride Tracy!

     
  • Cadmore End to Pishill - Club Members Ride - November 2024

    A circular route starting from Cadmore End heading to Skirmett, Hambleden, Pishill and back. This is a hilly ride, lots of climbs rewarded by gnarly woodland descents. A cold and slippery ride but made it to the end. See you on the next ride!

     
  • Shackleford to Devils Punch Bowl - Club Members Ride - November 2024

    A revisit of the trail breaks shackleford afterburner ride.  A circular route across the surrey heaths including the devils punchbowl with a cracking descent, avoiding muddy trails due to the sandy soil in the area. Refreshments at the coffee shop 'Tern Cafe' Frensham little pond. See you on the next ride!

     
  • Ballinger to Hastoe - Club Members Ride - November 2024

    A circular route starting from Ballinger leading to Hale Woods, Hastoe, Ashley Green and back via Hawridge. Quite hilly, lots of woodland singletrack with linking back lanes. Beverages at the Velo Cafe Hawridge. See you on the next ride!

     

Senior membership is available for all adults over 18 years of age.

Junior membership is available to all riders under the age of 18 years of age. 

Family membership covers a family of up to 4 persons. The package is based on 2 adults and 2 children (under 18) who all live at the same address.

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