Description
Croft Mountain Bike Trail
The Croft Mountain Bike Trail is a free, waymarked trail in Croft Country Park, just a mile from Swindon town centre. A single 5km one-way loop carries Blue and Red graded sections, so it suits families and beginners as well as more experienced riders looking to lap it and sharpen their skills. It's open all year and maintained by the volunteer-run MB Swindon club.
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The Trails
- The Croft Trail is a 5km, one-way, waymarked loop with Blue and Red graded options: tight and twisty, with flowing corners and well-compacted berms.
- The Red line adds rock gardens, obstacles, kickers and small drops for riders after more of a technical test.
- It's flat and compact, so most riders can comfortably lap it a few times in a session and use the repeats to build speed and confidence.
Local Organisation
- Croft Trail is managed and maintained by MB Swindon, a friendly, non-competitive mountain bike club recognised by Swindon Borough Council. The club runs regular rides and events throughout the year, including trail build days at Croft.
Facilities
- There's a free car park and a few picnic tables at the trailhead. There's no toilet or cafe on site, but Broome Manor Golf Club is around five minutes away by bike.
Getting Here
- The main car park is off the small roundabout on Pipers Way (B4006), opposite the Nationwide HQ building, Swindon SN1 4ED. As you enter the site there's a mini roundabout: turn right for the public car park, noting that parking duration is restricted at certain times. For longer stays, try turning left at the mini roundabout instead.
- The trail starts at the ramp and wooden bollards on the left of the car park: head up the ramp and cross straight over the main path into the woods.
- Croft Trail is within a mile of Swindon town centre and Swindon rail station, so it's a realistic ride-to trailhead if you're staying centrally.
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