Forestry England has announced that Aston Hill Bike Park will reopen under the new management of Bike Park Chilterns CIC. The park, located near Wendover Woods in Buckinghamshire, was closed in 2021 due to widespread ash dieback, which caused safety concerns and required extensive tree removal. With this now complete, restoration work is underway to bring the park back for Autumn 2025.
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For more than two decades, Aston Hill was a key destination for downhill riders across the UK. Following a competitive tender process, Bike Park Chilterns CIC has been awarded a 10-year lease to operate and redevelop the site. The aim is to restore the park’s signature technical trails and create new features that meet modern standards, establishing it as a top-tier facility for riders of all levels.
Simon Fowler of Forestry England noted that Aston Hill has long been missed by the MTB community and welcomed the opportunity to rebuild the park in partnership with a community-focused operator. Bike Park Chilterns CIC will reinvest all revenue into trail development, maintenance, and outreach, with a public crowdfunding campaign and early membership offers to be announced soon.
Located just 40 minutes from London, the new-look Aston Hill aims to provide a full mountain biking experience comparable to leading venues in Wales and Scotland. As a CIC, the project will prioritise accessibility, trail quality, and long-term sustainability.
The rebuild will involve creating a brand-new trail network, with an initial offer of two professionally built trails, to include progressive flow lines, suitable for intermediate riders, and a high speed big air meets technical descent, designed to challenge experienced riders with steeper features, line choice, and natural terrain. A third line is in the initial pipeline to offer a downhill race oriented trail, subject to final crowdfund support and contractor scheduling. These aren’t reworks they’re entirely new lines, and they mark the beginning of a much larger phased development programme across the site.
To learn more about the redevelopment and sign up for updates, visit www.astonhill.co.uk.
For the full trail guide and updates, see the Aston Hill Mountain Bike Trails listing on iBikeRide.
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