About Pearce XC
Trail Closure 26/27th May
Round 3 of the MTB National Cross Country Race is coming to Hopton Woods.
The northern section of the Pearce XC Trail and the Downhill trails will be closed.
Non-race riders can park at the Bedstone car park (please don't block any access) and ride the southern section of the wood.
For a map please visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ourlocalwoods
A Red (difficult) route suitable for proficient mountain bikers.
Serious climbs, sweeping descents and a bit of rooty downhill. Try out the qualifier loop close to the car park to get warmed up before heading into the wood proper.
How to get there:
Pearce XC 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
You can also access this trail through Bedstone Hill Car Park.
| Hopton Wood Car Park Facilities. |
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| Trail waymarking: |
| Length of trail: approximately 11.5 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 1hour 30mins |
| 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 |
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