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- Information:
- Type: Purpose Built Centre
- Grades: Green,Blue,Red,Black,Ungraded,Forest Road
- Riding: Cross Country,Downhill,Wild Trails,Skills Area,Bike Park
- Facilities: Car Park,Toilets,Visitors Centre,Cafe,Bike Wash,Bike Hire,Bike Shop
- Distance(s): Under 5km, 5-10km, 11-20km, 21- 30km
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- Country: England
- County: Berkshire
- Website: Swinley Forest
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Fun for an afterwork lap
Great in you are in the area, but travel further if you have time
What do you like?
Trails close to London/Bracknell/Reading
What could be improved?
Just doesn't have the vertical drop. Really have to work hard to keep flow.
A great XC work out/great for an hour blast, but if you have the time, keep heading down the M4 to South Wales or Forest of Dean for some proper mountain biking.
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
30/07/2025 - 4 months agoWas this review helpful to you?
Very well maintained trails and easy to access them
What do you like?
Trails for all the skills
What could be improved?
Some more drops on some of the trails
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
30/07/2025 - 4 months agoWas this review helpful to you?
Swinley is great
Great, just needs bigger features, and a way to prevent Surron kids!
What do you like?
I love the summit area, to practice
What could be improved?
More DH and jump lines outside of the summit. Less XC. Also needs black trails
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
29/07/2025 - 4 months agoWas this review helpful to you?
Fantastic place for any MTB Rider!
Great skills area for all levels and ages, fantastic and super helpful staff, I’m there most weekends, that should say it all :)
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
29/07/2025 - 4 months agoWas this review helpful to you?
Swinley Forest Bike Park offers an incredible mountain biking experience with well-maintained trails suitable for all skill levels. The flowy singletrack, fun descents, and technical sections provide a perfect mix of excitement and challenge. The scenic woodland setting adds to the ride’s enjoyment, and the trail network is clearly marked, making navigation easy.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, Swinley Forest delivers a fantastic day out. The friendly atmosphere, great facilities, and variety of trails make it a must-visit. **I’m voting 5 stars—highly recommended!** 🚵♂️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
29/07/2025 - 4 months agoWas this review helpful to you?
swingnar
I learned how to mountain bike here so I can't argue, the summits very cool but I've only been once, the clubhouse trails are sick and brilliant for building fundamental skills leading up to the very exciting moment of your first bike park day, like mine at tidworth freeride, it's got a great community and a great trail builder. I would definitely recommend this to beginners who want to learn fast.
What do you like?
the clubhouse (downhill) trails and the summit
What could be improved?
more bins and more trail variety
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
29/07/2025 - 4 months agoWas this review helpful to you?
