Much like nearby Hopton Woods, this Midlands riding spot is often overlooked, but it’s a little gem, with a rolling riot of a red cross-country loop, more gentle blue loop plus plenty of technical and tricky old downhill trails that’ll provide a satisfying challenge for a modern trail or enduro bike.

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Eastridge Trail Guide-108 (Image Credit: Liam Mercer)

 

Though there’s nothing hugely long, there’s plenty of height to be dropped, so you’ll want to keep your wits about you. In fact, if you squint hard enough, there’s an almost Alpine feel about some parts of the area.

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Eastridge Trail Guide-100 (Image Credit: Liam Mercer)

 

The trails were built in conjunction with and are maintained by the Eastridge Trail Partnership, a group of local riders and volunteers.

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Eastridge Trail Guide-104 (Image Credit: Liam Mercer)