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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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John691:
I am lucky enough to live local so ride every week. Swinley is mainly cross country style course and the forest is a tranquil place to escape for a few hours.
Would highly recommend it!
What do you like?
Trails are useable year round and this means it's very popular.
Green route is short but fun and blue route has a bit of every thing.
Red is a longer loop with some great fun down hills and small climbs.
What could be improved?
Car park can get very busy at weekends so either arrive early or in summer 4pm is a good time to have the trails to yourself. Remember to pay for parking ticket as wardens do patrol throughout the day.
Cafe has basic snacks covered but don't expect a huge choice of full meals.
Would you recommend?
*Yes*
Date written:
25/03/2017 - over 8 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Jonbmx900:
Swinley forest fun
Good fun trails rideable in all weathers
What do you like?
Good fun trails rideable in all weathers
Would you recommend?
*Yes*
Date written:
25/03/2017 - over 8 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Jason Nessling :
Early risers get empty trails
Started out as a couple of times a year visit not we go pretty much every other week - quick run up M3 from Southampton be great when roadworks are finished
Get there early and empty trails
What do you like?
Great trails get there early and pretty clear runs
What could be improved?
No changing and limited toilet facilities
Would you recommend?
*Yes*
Date written:
23/11/2016 - almost 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Carl Oakley:
Awesome
Swinley is great fun. I learned most of my skills here.
The fatser you ride the more challenging the trails become. I always end up smiling!
What do you like?
All weather trails
Easy access
Trails for all levels
Great riders everywhere
Good facilities, cafe and WC
Excellent bike shop!
Bike wash
Great trails and great fun
What could be improved?
Sometimes hard to park
Would you recommend?
*Yes*
Date written:
24/10/2016 - about 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Mark Jeffery:
Great local facility
The Golden Retriever makes a good post ride drink / meal!
What do you like?
It is amazing how they fit it all in!
Very close to my place of work, and so ideal for a post work Monday night ride. At this time of day (even in the summer), the trails are very quiet.
The facilities are excellent, and the more I have ridden here, the better I ride!
Fantastic value, as it is just the cost of parking.
What could be improved?
As good as it is, I think I would get bored of it after a while.
It would be great if there was a way to do evening hire for bikes (for mates that don't have an MTB)
Would you recommend?
*Yes*
Date written:
23/10/2016 - about 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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^Andrew Wyatt:
Swinley Forest
I live locally and feel so lucky to have this on my doorstep.
What do you like?
Maintained trails, well marked. Great job done in design and grading. Has something for most everyone.
What could be improved?
Not enough parking at weekends.
Would you recommend?
*Yes*
Date written:
23/10/2016 - about 9 years agoWas this review helpful to you?
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