Regularly visit non biking friends down here but wondered if there are any trails? I know Aston Hill is about 25miles away. Any others?

Cheers

Lots of trails East of Luton, N East of Harpenden.

Up and down Chiltern ridge XC riding.

Woburn Sands and Chicksands aren’t too far away.

check these guys, looks like you need to register now which is a bit of a shame, but the group originates from Harpenden, so no shortage of local knowledge http://ottmountainbike.proboards.com/

Also http://www.sillygrin.co.uk/index.htm are more widely spread but do a fair bit of riding within striking distance of Luton.

Woburn’s the best place to start if it’s not too far, the rest is more about piecing stuff together. It’s ideal for just riding round finding stuff and more weather-resistant than most areas here. Wheathamsted seems to have potential but I only pass through occasionally, don’t know it well.