Description
Woburn is a popular MTB destinations in Aspley Heath which is a large area of 800 acres of woodland on the Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire border. There are two biking facilities in Woburn next to each other but managed separately. Firstly, there is Woburn Bike Trails with red and blue XC trails which this listing covers and then secondly there is Woburn Bike Park (currently closed and being rebuilt) with its flow lines, dirt jumps, tables, gaps, and downhill tracks.
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They are found on the edge of a small village called Woburn Sands quite close to Milton Keynes. Permits purchased online are required to ride either of the biking facilities. They are also quite close by to Rushmere MTB trails.
Woburn Bike Trails (XC)
- The trails can be ridden all year round and drain well in the winter.
- Woburn Bike Trails manage the XC set up and are the local volunteer group and they work in partnership with the Greensand Trust to maintain the trails
The Longslade Trail - Red
- The Longslade Trail is a circular bike-priority cycling/mountain biking route. The route has around 9-10 km of flowing mountain bike trails that offer a mix of existing long-established trails plus sections melding to provide an exciting and often challenging experience for mountain bikers. It is graded RED, so is for intermediate or advanced mountain biking skilled riders who wish to tackle tricky exposed-root sections, flowing berms and corners, short but stiff climbs, and the odd (rollable) drop-off.
- You can join the Longslade Trail from any of the main three car parks. The Longslade Trail starts close to the Sandy Lane/Church Road car park in Woburn Sands.
Danesborough MTB Trail - Blue
- A fun flowing trail around 4km long that goes along the golf course and around the Danesborough hill fort. There are a couple of climbs, berms and descents that provide interest along the way as well as twists and turns through the swamp area.
Peacocks - THE NEW SKOOL - Black
- A short 460m black track with multiple lines, with berms, drops and a rock garden descent
Bridleways
- Within Aspley Woods there are a small number of public rights of way including 4 bridleways along which it is permitted to ride horses or to cycle. Additionally, cyclists need to purchase a cycle permit for access to permissive cycle trails
Useful Trail Info
- Riding passes: From Monday 1st December 2025 bike passes (both jumps and trails) and horse passes will continue to be required but will now be made available directly via The Bedford Estates.
- Support the trail team: Buy a coffee
- Trail map & routes — Trailforks
- Leave a positive trace — Trash Free Trails
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