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Down Hill


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Hopton's most exciting downhill runs are for the seasoned mountain bikers only. The berms, descents, jumps and turns will test the skills of even the most experienced riders in search of thrills.

 

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How to get there:

Down Hill can be started from Hopton Wood Car Park in Hopton Wood which is part of The Marches. Hopton Castle is the nearest town or village.

Hopton Wood is situated eight miles west of Craven Arms, off the B4385 to Clun adjacent to the village of Hopton Castle.

OS Grid Reference: SO 355 784
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in The Marches

February

  • Play!
    Wednesday 15 February 2012

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Mountain bikers on a downhill course

Facilities and Activities

InformationParking
Cycling

Trail

Grade of trail

Severe

Trail waymarking

Length of trail

Variable miles

Approximate time of trail

Variable

Open or closed

open

Contact

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Mountain bikers on a downhill course

What's of interest

The Forestry Commission in conjunction with Pearce Cycles offers mountain bike uplift weekends, it is essential to make a booking. For further details contact Pearce cycles on 01584 876016 or visit their web site via the link below.

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