HALDON CYCLE TRAILS
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TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS OVERLE
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Key
Ridge Ride Trail
Red Grade (Difficult)
Distance 9km (5.6
miles); 1-1.5 hrs
6
Easy
Moderate
Difficult
Extreme
Parking
Bird of prey
viewpoint
Toilets
Discovery Trail
Green Grade (Easy)
Distance 2.5km
(1.5 miles);
0.5-1 hr
4
18
Cafe
Cycle hire
Scale
0.5km
4
Orange –
Bike Park
Skills Park and
Pump Track
8
6
Cycle
skills area
16
2
Cycle
pump trail
HUB
14
8
14
16
26
12
Quarry
10
12
Cattle
Grazing
Challenge Trail
Blue Grade (Moderate)
Long Loop
Distance – an extra
2.8km (1.7 miles);
0.5-1 hrs
18
20
24
22
A3
8
Challenge Trail
Blue Grade (Moderate)
Short Loop
Distance 9.5km
(6 miles); 1-1.5 hrs
10
Ridge Ride
Extreme
Black Grade (Severe)
Distance: 1km (0.6
miles); approx
10 mins
A38
HALDON CYCLE TRAILS
TRAIL GRADES
GREEN GRADE (Easy)
DISTANCE 2.5KM (1.5 MILES); 0.5-1 HR
Find the right single track grade for your abilities
Green Easy
Suitable for: Beginners
in good health with
basic bike skills. Most
types of bike.
Trail: Relatively flat
& wide.
Beginners will really enjoy cycling this fully surfaced trail with stunning views
and play features. Also used by walkers, you’ll need to be a considerate cyclist.
Blue Moderate
Suitable for
Riders in good health with
basic off-road riding skills.
Basic mountain bikes.
CHALLENGE TRAIL
Trail
Some “single-track”
sections & small
obstacles of root & rock.
Red difficult
Black Severe
Suitable for
Proficient mountain
bikers with good off-road
riding skills & fitness.
Good mountain bikes.
Suitable for
Expert mountain bikers
with high level of
fitness. Quality off-road
mountain bikes.
Trail
Challenging. Climbs,
tricky descents &
technical features such
as drop-offs & large rocks.
Trail
Greater challenge &
difficulty. Expect large
& unavoidable features.
BLUE GRADE (Moderate)
SHORT LOOP DISTANCE 9.5KM (6 MILES) 1-1.5 HRS
LONG LOOP DISTANCE – AN EXTRA 2.8KM (1.7 MILES) 0.5-1 HRS
A great confidence builder for when you feel ready to move on from the Discovery Trail.
Along the trail you will encounter a combination of surfaces, some narrow sections and
gentle gradients providing a challenge to intermediate cyclists. Add
on the longer loop and build up your stamina.
RIDGE RIDE TRAIL
RED GRADE (Difficult)
DISTANCE 9KM (5.6 MILES); 1-1.5 HRS
Take on Haldon’s imposing ridge with this fast and flowing trail. Tight corners and lively
descents will test your reflexes on this narrow singletrack route through the forest. You
can take it steady, but picking up the pace will very quickly make the trail much more
challenging. Only for experienced riders with appropriate bikes and protective equipment.
Find the right non single track for you
Orange Extreme
Suitable for
Extreme level riders
with expert technical
skills & good fitness.
Technical bike skills
important. Jumping
ability obligatory.
Trail
Extreme levels of
exposure & risk, large
features.
DISCOVERY TRAIL
Forest road & similar
Suitable for
Cyclists in good health.
Map reading useful
(routes not always
marked.) Most bikes.
RIDGE RIDE EXTREME
BLACK GRADE (Severe)
Trail
Gradients can vary.
Surfaces may be uneven
or potholed in places.
Look out for vehicles &
other users.
DISTANCE: 1KM (0.6 MILES); APPROX 10 MINS
An optional technical loop, this section is more demanding than the previous sections of the Ridge Ride Trail
and adds a challenge for more experienced riders. Expect roots, rocks, berms, drops and a step down, with a
steep forest road climb to rejoin the main trail.
SKILLS PARK
Not every site contains a full
range of trails.
Mountain biking is a
potentially hazardous
activity carrying a
significant risk.
Visit www.1sw.org.uk to find
more trails in the region.
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ORANGE – BIKE PARK
The skills park and pump trail are purpose built to help cyclists develop off road cycling skills and get a feel for their bike.
Whether you’re new to off road cycling, or an experienced rider, there’s plenty here to increase your skills, boost your
confidence and help you get the most out of the trails! There are no severe features and, whether you’re looking to progress
your abilities or just loosen up before a ride, the park is suitable for novice to advanced riders.
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