Although the site is currently closed, the team has been maintaining existing trails and planning new lines.

Cafeside MTB is not part of the nearby Haldon Forest trail centre but is located on the opposite side of Haldon Hill, near the A380 and Haldon Grill. Interim car parking solutions are being arranged while a dedicated facility is pursued.

Please note: the trails are officially closed and not safe to ride. Riding or digging before the official reopening could jeopardise the future of the park.

Trail Descriptions

Advanced Hand-Built Trails

The existing network includes flowy downhill runs and progressive lines with jumps, drops, and technical features. While the park is currently closed, the team continues to maintain and improve the trails ahead of reopening.
- Work is underway to repair features on About Time, and how “New Intro” will wind its way from the proposed trailhead to Rusty Pram and Slush Puppy is being scoped.
- First priority will be getting the existing top half trails like V2, Slush, Sweet and Sour etc. ready for opening day. Then the 50/50 jump area will be the next priority. Once those are up and running, likely adding new features to the existing trails whilst they plan what new trails are going in and where.

Other Stuff

Status: Closed (targeting reopening in 2025)
Access: Pay-to-ride (planned); CIC-run
Planning: Ongoing—working on CLUED application and trail permissions
Parking: Dedicated car park in future; interim off-site solution proposed
Ecology: Working with Richard Green Ecology & Forestry England on best practices
Community: Volunteer dig days planned, free riding offered as a reward
Education: Past collaboration with Exeter College for trail building education
Support: Crowdfunding underway for legal and planning costs

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Location

CafesideMTB Bike Park, Telegraph Hill, Exeter, EX6 7XW, United Kingdom
Located near the A380 side of Haldon Hill, close to the Haldon Grill.