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[Closed] Rides around Aldermaston

 iolo
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Hello,
I'm staying in to Aldermaston Wharf during the week and am looking to do some riding.
Is there anyone on here who could show me round the area?


 
Posted : 16/04/2010 9:12 pm
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You will be not far from Watership Down area (Kingsclere). It is lovely there with plenty of trails.

Sorry, don't actually live in that area though.


 
Posted : 16/04/2010 9:16 pm
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You shouldn't need lights at night, the woods glow green....


 
Posted : 16/04/2010 9:17 pm
 iolo
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I actually live in Trawsfynydd so have always glowed ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 16/04/2010 9:31 pm
 iolo
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I've just been for a road ride around the area and looks like there's some great riding round here.
Any locals willing to guide as I have no idea where to start?


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 8:31 pm
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I'm in Tadley, I normally go to Swinley for my riding, but know my way around Pamber forest although it's mainly fire track. I also Know where the local jumps are over Silchester way, drop me an email if any of those appeal.


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 8:45 pm
 iolo
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I just rode through Tadley an hour ago. The area seems good for riding but would help if I knew where I was going.
I'll be in touch.


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 9:05 pm
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From Aldermaston there's a few alternatives...

Head SW towards Watership Down, Hannington - lots of nice bridleways down that way.
Go north of the A4 around Chapel Row - again, loads of stuff.

For general hacking around exploring there's Pamber Forest nearby as SilentSparky says - just east of Tadley - open access trails and just go where your wheel points. Greenham Common has a few bits of interest around it too.

There's quite a few MTB clubs in the area - ask around, or pop into Banjo Cycles in Newbury - IIRC they have organised rides round that way.


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 9:34 pm
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I'm going out (from Burghfield Common), planning on Tue (but this relies on car passing MOT) at about 5.30pm - but can change nights, however I've had a torn calf and then groin strain so am less than fit.


 
Posted : 26/04/2010 9:43 pm