Rich:
Best Trails in Hampshire
QECP is my local trail centre. I ride there most weekends and usually an evening or two in the week too. It's no Afan Forest, but then you're never going to get that in this pat of the UK. The trails are a really good balance of fast, technical and fun.The recent addition of a blue trail makes it more accessible to less experienced riders, while also adding a bit of variety for local veterans.
What do you like?
Ongoing trail development, by a dedicated local group of riders.
3 well organised races a year, catering to a wide range of riders.
Best trails in Hampshire - you'll have to travel a long way to beat QECP.
Cheap parking compared to some places (get an annual pass if you're local).
What could be improved?
Red trail is slippy as hell in the wet! Not unridable though.
No bike wash.
Cafe is really pricey, for fairly small portions of food (albeit good food).
Walkers on trails all the time - the trails are close to bridleways and footpaths, but walkers can't tell the difference and get in the way.
Tons of untapped potential - The races they've held here were predominantly on trails that aren't open to the public for the rest of the year. The park management are really tight when it comes to MTB access (although this is very gradually improving, over many years).
Would you recommend?
*Yes*
Date written:
19/10//2015 - about 10 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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