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Gawton Gravity Hub
Avg 4.62
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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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Gareth :
Avg 4.94
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Some of the best in the uk

Proper DH centre catering for riders wanting to step up to real trails rather than the usual FC built crap. Any rider worth their salt should try here in the wet and dry. Super Tavi is a true gem and is only rivalled by a few other trails in the country.

What do you like?

Amazing trails and amazing venue.

What could be improved?

Don't come here expecting BPW it's for real riders not everyone

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

30/12/2016 - about 9 years ago

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troy wyse:
Avg 5.00
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Amazing

this place is amazing. real balls out downhill that will keep you coming back week after week and only £40 a year!!!!!!!!!!!

What do you like?

trails uplift

What could be improved?

nothing

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

28/10/2016 - about 9 years ago

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Tom:
Avg 4.65
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Love it

Love the place. If you're going to do anything other than proper job or HSD then bring a full face.

What do you like?

Offers great progression for DH. Best in the SW. Gnarly as

What could be improved?

Who likes push ups? Haha

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

08/10/2016 - over 9 years ago

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Matthew Eaves :
Avg 4.41
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Awesome

Awesome place, go!!

What could be improved?

Not great for beginners

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

08/10/2016 - over 9 years ago

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Joel Wingrave :
Avg 4.88
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GGH

Gawton is a fantastic place to ride with a nice variety of trails and features for every skill level. People are friendly and always up for showing you around and having a chat. Best place in the southwest to ride alongside Tavi Woodlands. Highly recommended.

What do you like?

Trails are well maintained, nice variety of stuff between the trails. More being built. Friendly people, nice location.

What could be improved?

Car park does get little overcrowded some weekends that's about it. Fantastic place.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

08/10/2016 - over 9 years ago

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Steve Corner :
Avg 4.54
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Proper downhill

I love riding at Gawton. The trails throw up some excellent technical challenges. I could happily spend all day on just one trail, trying to find the perfect lines.

What do you like?

Trails to challenge even the best riders. Super Tavi and Egypt are properly nasty downhill trails. Proper Job and HSD are wicked fun on trail bikes. Decent coffee and bacon sarnies. Friendly staff

What could be improved?

It's a two and a half hour drive away. Maybe not the best place for less confident riders.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

08/10/2016 - over 9 years ago

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