I am working at Glastonbury this year.
In between bands that I want to see and work I wouldn't mind sorting some fitness out as well.
Any good trails near the site ?
Any local riders?
Not really that I know of
Wife's family live in Bruton, not far away, her sister in law is from Pilton and her brothers live in Glasto itself
I've never seen any real need to take bike down when we go visit, few bridleways but seem difficult to link into a ride and its a bit uninspiring, flattish farmland type terrain
Mendips isn't far away and plenty of riding round there, but its a short drive away and I suspect you would struggle getting in and out of site and its too far to ride too directly from Pilton
Not much in the way of BWs near Pilton. And around Glasto's pan-flat. Nearby, maybe head over to Batcombe and Bruton? Few nice bits and bobs you can string together.
Bit of a trek, but head to the Mendips. Or Alfreds Tower woods.
If you have a car, Mendips from Burrington Combe . You could cycle over on quiet roads but it would take a while. There are bits and bobs around Wells but you'd need to be shown.
Pop over to Burrington Combe its not far by car but well over an hour on an mtb
If you really like downhill , there's always the Tor ! 😀
surely you can find something else to do on site? surely? I've heard there is quite alot to do there.
or are you talking after everyone has gone home
leave the bike at home and enjoy the festival.all the walking about will keep you fit! 🙂
It`s quite a way from the Pilton Pop festival to Glastonbury Tor
😀Pilton Pop festival
When we were kids it was always "are you going to Pilton this year?"
I don't think I would be leaving an unattended bike anywhere at Glastonbury!
just get off your nut and dance all weekend
It will be too muddy for riding.* 😈
(*I'm just jealous... not going this year).
Once you get to Glastonbury, there's cycle paths that cross Shapwick Heath, but it's flatter than a very flat thing. Great for watching birds, or otters, if you're lucky, but owt else. Stick with the festival.
That path is flatter than that !!
Hmmm might still take the bike and explore..