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Gawton Gravity Hub

Gawton Gravity Hub
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  • Information:
  • Type: MTB Base
  • Grades: Red,Black,Double Black Diamond,Accesible
  • Riding: Downhill,Pump Track
  • Facilities: Uplift,Car Park
  • Country: England
  • County: Devon
  • Website: Gawton Gravity Hub
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Description

Gawton Gravity Hub downhill mountain biking site is run by the volunteer club Gawton Gravity Hub (previously known as Woodland Riders). It can be found in the South West of England, near Tavistock, West Devon. 

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These trails offer over 500ft of descent. There are around 9 tracks incorporating a range of reds up to black graded trails and the terrain is a mixture of flowing single track to root-laden, rocky, steep, and technical descent. The uplift is run by The Bike Bus, and you can book from the website.

It is on private land, which is leased from the Landowners and so, as a result, you must be a member with a day or annual pass to ride (check out the website).

HSD - Red

  • The HSD track is graded red, is one mile long, and has a vertical drop of 440 feet. It's the most popular downhill track here and has a selection of multi-hit lines that are flowing. It's popular with all ability levels and is a good downhill trail for the beginner downhiller. It is suitable for adaptive mountain bikes.

Proper Job - Double Red

  • The Proper Job double red graded track is a recently completed trail. It is 0.8 miles long and has 450 feet of vertical drop for you to play with.  It's feature intensive and has big berms and steep descents. 

Super Tavi - Black

  • The Super Tavi track is graded black and is an extreme track. It is 0.7 miles long and has 500 feet of vertical drop.

Mega Tavi - Double Black

  • A steep downhill line (starts off on Super Tavi) and cuts off before the second road gap. Allegedly, the steepest trail in England.

Egypt - Double Black

  • The Egypt double black graded track is 0.5 miles in length and has 380 feet of vertical drop. It has a reputation for being one of the hardest tracks in the UK. The terrain is rooty, steep and rocky.

The Rattler - Double Black

  • An Intermediate/Expert jump line that joins into Super Tavi. Includes gaps from 13ft to 25ft

Valhalla - Double Black

  • 70% natural lines which is steep, technical, and fast

Rooty Rutz - Red to Double Black

  • Starts as Red and ends as Black. Steep and flowing getting progressively harder as you ride down

Pump Track

  • There is also a progressive pump track graded blue but for everyone.

Tavi-Woods

  • Tavi-Woodlands was demolished at the end of August 2022 and is no longer run by the club. Read why here: Tavi Woods No More

Membership and Day Passes

  • You must be able to always provide proof of Membership/Day membership when at Gawton Gravity Hub. Membership and day pass along with further information can be obtained from the website

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Fran Dawson:
Avg 5.00
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Amazing!

Gawton and Tavi woodlands has to be my favourite spot to ride in the south west. There is a good variety of trails across the 2 sites with plenty of progressive features to practice and develop your skills. The uplift at Gawton is fast and efficient so you make the most out of your day. I have also recently took part in 2 of the woodland riders winter series races which were really well run there was a great supportive atmosphere and a good day was had by all.

What do you like?

Good variety of trails Good facilities Plenty of parking Progressive features Great uplift sevice Well maintained Rad as f**k

What could be improved?

Wish it was closer to Newquay!

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

02/03/2017 - almost 9 years ago

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Richard bowyer :
Avg 4.58
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Balls to the wall

If you've never been please check this place out, whatever your style you won't be disappointed

What do you like?

Long runs but not so long your dying out your ass, easy begginer trails although this is a dh site so don't expect xc it's still a red! Jumps starting from tables to big road gaps! Plenty to challenge even the best riders with some tracks that floe and tracks that have your brain working overtime just to stay on your bike, overall tracks and uplift for the price you pay is more than reasonable

What could be improved?

This place is voluntary based so don't come during the week expecting to buy a bacon butty as you won't however toilets are always open!

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

02/03/2017 - almost 9 years ago

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Jon Credicott:
Avg 4.58
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Southwest is best

For one of the best riding areas in the uk, venture down to Devon! Make a weekend of it, ride both sites, get the beers in and leave with a smile on your face. Come and ride Gawton and Tavistock woodlands ( but make sure to buy a day pass! ) . As you may be able to tell I am a little biased - but it's all worth it ;)

What do you like?

Both Tavistock woodlands and Gawton gravity hub cater for all ages and abilities. Gawton is a great, well served riding area ranging from the beginners favourite, HSD and the mental new Megatavi course. Efficient uplift service from Flyup who also serve the Forest Of Dean site and skills coaching sessions from World Cup racer Jay Williamson. And Tavistock woodlands is a great site for those new to the sport with a variety of jump features and different short courses. I have been involved with the riding scene around the Tavistock area now for around 16 years and can honestly say that it is one of the most well served towns in the uk for cycling. Great xc loops on dartmoor, purpose built dirt jumps in the town centre and a cool pump track at the Gawton site.

What could be improved?

Every site has the same issue - although it would be great to have perfectly manicured 'whistler-esque' trails, both sites are maintained by volunteers so maintenance does suffer some times,but with better weather comes extensive trail work. Woodland riders run one of the best, most fun and affordable mini race series which takes it's toll but we will keep doing it!

Would you recommend?

Date written:

02/03/2017 - almost 9 years ago

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Simon:
Avg 4.30
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Some if the best Uk DH/freeride

All in all, go there.. certainly the best venues for DH in south west and its been described as some of the best in the UK. Well scaled trails mean its not downhill specific and certain trails can be ridden on just about anything. Great passionate people Bacon sandwiches available Training available on site by a current world cup downhiller, you need to book in advance but hes pretty cheap for a full days tuition. Cheap!!! @ £5 a go or £40 for a year its cheap and all money made goes back into the site...

What do you like?

Stunning views and beautiful woodlabd surround both sites. The trails themselves are painstakingly build a dedicated team of experienced volunteers and no matter what your skill level there are full trails to ride. Obviously if your Steve Peat then this is a very small venue but for most of us... its a great mix of trails and a solid and supportive community. I have not met a single rider not willing to chat and have made some great friends. My favorite part is tavi woodlands though, less racer focused than most of gawton and often quieter, there are trails amongst trails and awesome little features tucked away on offshoot lines... I have been riding tavi woods for over a decade and still find new stuff when I explore.

What could be improved?

Few if any bad points really, both sites are fairly easy to find but woodlands could certainly benifit from a postcode added to the website or even just gps coordinates for the carpark and better signage. As the place is volunteer run you can sometimes find that a few of the trails are in need of repair in places, especially in December - March in the bad weather... it does always get done but it can take time.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

02/03/2017 - almost 9 years ago

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Heidi:
Avg 3.57
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Tavi woodlands

I would recommend but not for beginners.

What do you like?

Awesome place to ride and lots of friendly riders, alot of variety of tracks, possible on both hardtails and full suspension. Riders all very friendly and quick to come to your help when you have an off.

What could be improved?

At tavi it's very hard to gain confidence if you are a beginner as alot of the trails are very technical but if you pick and choose your sections you can get around this. Tavi trails are also not signposted so you would have no idea if you were bombing down a double black or blue. Trails are also very hard to follow in some places. Jumps are positioned wrong with rough ramps, rocks sticking out everywhere. It seems although there is to much jumps in a small track. There's huge take offs with another jump right ontop of it, potential for disaster if you underestimate It.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

02/03/2017 - almost 9 years ago

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Katie Trew:
Avg 4.94
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Amazing place!

Gawton Gravity Hub is where I took a downhill bike for the first time, being female and a complete novice I was terrified of riding there. But when I turned up everyone was so friendly, the tracks were so much fun and really challenged me. I walked the track first to get a feel of it then decided to commit and bomb it down as quick as possible and managed proper job at the same speed as my mate who's been riding for years! I've been here a few times now as it's local to me and it just keeps getting better and better. Tavi woodlands over the road was super fun for the afternoon ride, loads of line choice, great features and jumps to progress on. Definitely not for beginners who aren't looking to scare the bejeezus out of themselves!

What do you like?

- Challenging - Well maintained - Community feel - Good variety of trails

What could be improved?

- none!

Would you recommend?

Date written:

02/03/2017 - almost 9 years ago

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