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[Closed] riding around longleat (woods not safari park)

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was up walking around edge of shear water and saw lots of people riding and as we are going camping near there again this summer I will take the bike (and kiddy trailer).

Any route or where to ride tips (for family riding, xc or playing around) would be great, or is it just a job exploring the tracks yourself?

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Posted : 14/05/2009 3:37 pm
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Hi Max!

Not ridden there myself but my understanding is that the woods ont he actual estate are private and are leased to a riding club - the Black Canon Collective - who have built a few DH tracks there. One chap who came digging with me said he'd had a run-in with some less than friendly club members who wanted to know why he was riding without a permit! Maybe practice your best impression of a lost German tourist? ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 14/05/2009 3:53 pm
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Following your nose is good, but can send you some routes (which incorporate the 'best bits') if you like.

(Have done for people who've asked about Longleat before).

Mail me: mermanthurman@ymail.com


 
Posted : 14/05/2009 3:54 pm
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ah ok I'll bear that in mind, thanks.
I heard that the kind but.....eccentric Lord Bath allowed cycling there.

It looked fun but I only had my little un's 8" high bike with me.

thanks Merman YGM.


 
Posted : 14/05/2009 4:45 pm