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Eastridge Woods Mountain Bike Trails

Eastridge Woods Mountain Bike Trails
Avg 4.09
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  • Information:
  • Type: MTB Base
  • Grades: Blue,Red,Black,Orange,Ungraded
  • Riding: Cross Country,Downhill
  • Distance(s): Under 5km, 5-10km, 11-20km
  • Country: England
  • County: Shropshire
  • Website: Eastridge
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Description

Eastridge Woods mountain bike trails are in a hilltop woodland setting in the Shropshire Hills near the town of Minsterley in England. The woodland terrain is rooty, rocky and as you would expect prone to a little bit of mud. There is an official 8km red trail and 3 short downhill tracks built in partnership with Eastridge Trail Partnership and Forestry England.

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Eastridge Woods is part of The Marches and is reasonably close to both Hopton Woods and the Long Mynd mountain bike trails. All in all, Shropshire has a pretty decent MTB scene going on.


Revelation Trail (Red XC) 

  • The Revelation trail is graded a difficult red and is an 8km (5 miles) waymarked route. The trail surface is rocky, rooty, muddy, uneven, loose surface with steep climbs and sharp descents. There are tight corners, berms, rocks, drops, and logs. Look out for Eastbridge's characteristic exposed roots and sharp jagged rocks.  It has quite a reputation and folk either love or hate the trail it seems.
  • There are a number of ungraded trails at Eastridge

Downhill Trails

  • There are three official downhill trails at Eastridge. A couple are highlighted below

98 DH (Orange)

  • The 98 DH is graded severe and is a 0.8km  (0.5 miles) descent. This track is for experienced mountain bikers only. Along the routes you will find berms, descents, jumps and turns.

Student Champs Downhill

  • The Students Champs Downhill trail is as the name suggests used for this competition and is 0.5km (0.3 miles) in length

Groups and Clubs

  • The Eastridge Trail Partnership is a group of local riders working with the Forestry Commission to improve the riding in these woods. So far the ETP have worked to link up the best bits of trail in the wood to bring about the Revelation trail. If you are interested in getting involved contact the ETP through their facebook page
  • Also check out Stretton Hills Biking

Trail Map

  • The Forestry commission have put together a helpful trail map. You can find it here.

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  • If you have ridden any of these mountain bike trails at Eastrridge Woods then please come share your experience with us and maybe write a short review, post your pictures and or videos

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BJ:
Avg 4.22
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Great trail

Ridden the Revelation trail and one of the black ones on 22 Sep. My first time and have to say that builders did a great job! Few points below:

What do you like?

- it's a tough trail, 9km took me 1.5 hrs to finish (it's a good thing, don't mind such trails!) I was not rushing and was bit tired after doing Long Mynd just before. - the initial section followed by the switchback climb is top, really enjoyed that - mid section is OK, but again hard work, not much flow or reward for the hard work:) - enjoyed last third again, some good sections and steep slopes to negotiate. Parking is small, but wasn't busy at the time of my visit. No facilities, which I don't mind

What could be improved?

- Black trails not easy to find (was looking for them after the first climb, but the signs are not clear) - There are a loads of unmarked trails, which is bit confusing sometimes - it would be great to have a section or part of a trail, which would be even bit more technical (a highlight section or "signature" feature which would make the rider remember it, e.g. a drop or something similar)

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

03/10/2018 - over 7 years ago

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Joshua Game:
Avg 4.64
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Great riding worth the visit

Very good place to ride, it’s my local and have been riding there for the last 12 years so have seen it change. There is something there for everyone it a real natural beast

What do you like?

Mixture of technical trails that have varying grades. Signage very clear and good. Some awsome off piste stuff. Short red loop so no need for facilities at all

What could be improved?

Approach road can be a pain

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

25/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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Dave:
Avg 4.32
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Easty the beast!

Go ride eastridge!

What do you like?

Great natural trails some killer climbs and awesome descents.

What could be improved?

Wish there were more of it!

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

11/05/2017 - over 8 years ago

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FullFloater:
Avg 4.29
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Eastridge is a hidden gem. There's a good selection of old school downhill trails which are easily rideable on a modern full susser but can still be really challenging. The red route is also a blast, with optional extras if you know your way around, but maybe not enough on it's own to warrant a big drive down. There are also a few hidden tracks which are steep as you like and awesome fun! Once you learn where the fire roads go you can ride back up to the top of the DH tracks in about 10 - 20 mins and have another rip! Would not recommend to someone who is not used to really rough terrain and sketchy riding and in the wet it is a different beast. The Eastridge trail partnership keep the trails in tip top condition and are all volunteers, hats off to you lads and lasses. You'll either love it or you'll hate it!

What do you like?

Great selection of trails, always finding new stuff to ride. Hero Dirt.

What could be improved?

Very slippery in the wet! Car park can get crowded. Not for the faint hearted!!

Would you recommend?

Date written:

24/01/2017 - almost 9 years ago

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stumpyloser:
Avg 4.31
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hidden gem

Please dont come even though I recommend it...its ours...my precious!!

What do you like?

great test on continuous singletrack. Great climbs...technical and lung busting.

What could be improved?

treacherous roots when really wet. Tight approach lane.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

14/12/2014 - about 11 years ago

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Bigmick:
Avg 3.65
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Eastridge

A great place to go if you are in the area (I was on my way back from Hopton Woods). A small car park leads to a well marked red trail and lots of off piste trails. The red trail is short but quite technical and flows really well for a short trail. As mentioned above I don't think its worth a specific journey but if you find yourself in the area with your bike a an hour or so its certainly worth a diversion. Small car park and that's it so go prepared.

What do you like?

Very quiet

What could be improved?

no facilities

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

12/12/2013 - about 12 years ago

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