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Black Trails
 

This downhill trail is open again after the harvesting. Ride with caution as machinery may have disturbed the surface of the trail in places.

Choose from 2 downhill trails at Eastridge. Both are unsurfaced trails that change according to the weather and seasons. Expect steep descents, tight turns, berms and jumps. Ride within your ability.

We advise that full face helmets and body armor are worn on these trails.

How to get there:

Black Trails can be started from Eastridge Car Park in Eastridge which is part of The Marches. Minsterley is the nearest town or village.

From Shrewsbury take the A488 to Minsterley. In Minsterley turn left onto Callow lane sign posted to Habberly. Continue to the T junction and turn right, bear right when the road forks and take the first turning on the right up a narrow lane.

OS Grid Reference: SJ392028

Marc Beaumont National Downhill Champion rides in Eastridge Woods, Shropshire

Eastridge Car Park Facilities.
Parking
Grade of trail:
Severe
Trail waymarking:
Length of trail:
variable miles
Approximate time of trail:
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


Marches leaflet

What's of interest
The Marches booklet is hot off the press with maps and information for Forestry Commission woodlands in the area including Bury Ditches. It is available from some local outlets or send a cheque for £1.50 to the Forestry Commission, Mortimer Forest Office, Ludlow SY8 2HD and we will send one to you. Please remember to include your address.

What to see now
Facilities for cyclists have been developed in this wood in partnership with the Blue Remembered Hills Project.
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