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Chopwell Woods and Chopwell Pump Track
Avg 4.16
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  • Information:
  • Type: MTB Base
  • Grades: Red,Black,Ungraded
  • Riding: Cross Country,Pump Track
  • Distance(s): Under 5km
  • Country: England
  • County: Tyne and Wear
  • Website: Chopwell Woods
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Description

Chopwell Woods mountain bike trails are near Gateshead, South of Newcastle in the North of England. There is a short red, a black as well as some off-piste. There is also Chopwell pump track not too far away.

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It's quite close to Hamsterley so as Chopwell is short it could be worth combining this with your trip or maybe also exploring some of the unmarked trails at Chopwell.

The Powerline (Red) 

  • The Powerline is a short 4km red (low end of grading scale) graded fast technical XC trail.  
  • The trail head is at the main car park and finished near the River Derwent. It's easy to find you follow the powerlines (hence the name).

Black Trail - Article 50

  • The trail is a black (low end of scale) graded unsurfaced trail.

Off Piste Trails

  • There are some off-piste unsanctioned and non way-marked trail network in the area.

Chopwell Pump Track

  • These two asphalt Velosolutions Pump Tracks can be found in Chopwell Park. The smaller track is for kids and is 43 meters long, with 3 berms and 8 rollers. The larger track is 240 meters long and has more challenging terrain, with 10 bermed corners and 39 roller jumps.
  • The track opened in 2020 and is the only symmetrical track in the UK, which means two riders can be on track simultaneously for exciting head-to- head racing. Hence has the fame to be used in International competitions.

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  • If you have ridden the mountain bike trails at Chopwell Woods then please come share your experiences and maybe post a picture, video or a short review to the listing
mark richardson:
Avg 4.58
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First Time Trailer

For a first time trailer, the red was a great entry to trails, surprisingly, for something with a fast technical rating - even if it was in the dark! Maybe I wasn't as incompetent as I expected!

What could be improved?

the climb back up the fire road

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

24/10/2018 - about 7 years ago

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Wayne G:
Avg 4.64
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There are lots of sociable riders in these woods that have no problem giving you advice or help.

What do you like?

Lots of different style trails around the woods. Lots if man made trails and also loads of natural trails to just explore on. Some great table tops to jump and a fantastic hip just up from a place we call tge drift pit.

What could be improved?

Could definitely do with some toilets.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

27/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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Steve:
Avg 4.82
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More downs than ups

Love the wood Love the craic Always someone to help you round the trails

What do you like?

Trails are varied and well maintained with the right people you can stay and play all day

What could be improved?

Could do with a toilet area for the in need ladies

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

26/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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Kai:
Avg 4.58
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Small but packs a punch!

I love it!

What do you like?

Chopwell may be small, but dig deeper and you will leave with a massive grin! Wether you want to smash some climbing in, steep sections or session with a local. You will not be disappointed with what is thrown in front of you.

What could be improved?

Static shock

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

25/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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Gary Langham:
Avg 4.76
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greatest little britain

great local trail you can spend an hour getting your fix or 3 hours taken it all on

What do you like?

technical descents approx 11 some very steep main line rocks jumps burns, Everything very close together intense trail after trail great local trail has roots leading to main line with double table tops

What could be improved?

could be bigger

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

25/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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gramps:
Avg 4.58
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biggest little woods in the world

theres a few good squads that regularly ride the woods mid week Thursday evening is tumblers night rides find em on facebook and of course the longest serving trail crew The chopwell Mafia https://www.chopwelltrailbuilders.com

What do you like?

great system of natural trails deverloped over 3o years by the local guru's. Find em or ask a local and you wont be disappointed two main F.c supported trails red Powerline fast twisty bermy goodness with a few small drops and jumps for those who do , Black trail. "Article50" is marked black ,not because it's downhill or hard to ride but because it's unsurfaced and technical and designed to mimic natural loamy trails preferred by the secret builders who inhabit the woods. and it's plenty fun both in the dry and sliptastic in the wet . if its slop your after switch on your strava and follow the lines .

What could be improved?

gets a few non helmeted nut jobs from the local villages

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

25/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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