kernowdale
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Where is it , I saw the last part of countryfile on the TV and they were at a new devon venue for biking in some woods . All i saw was some serious downhill action but wondered if it was an all round trail centre or just a place for downhill nutters 
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stevewiz
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Countryfile have been giving quite a lot of exposure to trail centres recently. They have also been to Whinlatter recently. Keep it coming!!
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pisspot
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Loc: cornwall
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Where is it , I saw the last part of countryfile on the TV and they were at a new devon venue for biking in some woods . All i saw was some serious downhill action but wondered if it was an all round trail centre or just a place for downhill nutters
the downhill centre is just outside tavistock
you can only gain access if you join the club.
there was a link on www.thisisdevon.co.uk a while back
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kernowdale
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the downhill centre is just outside tavistock
you can only gain access if you join the club.
there was a link on www.thisisdevon.co.uk a while back
Nothing there now . I guessed it was Tavy way as i saw a mention of Dartmoor cycles in the program ,never been there but judjing by their ads they are a downhill racing shop . Was hoping the venue was the sort of place you could take the family for a days riding and then find some more fun routes while they rest . doesn't sound like it 
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185nick
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Hi kernow, try haldon hill up by exeter. I've been reseraching it the last few days, haven't been up there yet but want to go check it out. It's got a red graded XC trail, freeride area and family trails.
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kernowdale
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Hi kernow, try haldon hill up by exeter. I've been reseraching it the last few days, haven't been up there yet but want to go check it out. It's got a red graded XC trail, freeride area and family trails.
Hi nick i have been looking at the details on the net it looks pretty good , but the family routes seemd a bit short which made it a long way to go for us for just a couple of hours riding .
I have to get my head round the colour grading system , I don't mind serious off road but don't want to come across big jumps and blind drop offs with no warning or alternative safe route .
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185nick
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I've been in touch with Nathharper on here, as in a couple of his posts he says that it's his local trails. He advised me that the red route is good for a lightish weight xc hardtail. As far as I'm aware, if you stay away from the freer ride track/area you shouldn't encounter any drop offs/jumps. You're right though it is quite a way to go for a route that is 8 km long, but I'm definately taking my bike with me when I next have to go that way.
Here's a link for you with some info:
http://www.haldonfreeride.org/pages/cross.php
Also, while searching for that link I've just found this:
http://www.exmtb.co.uk/routes/index.htm
It looks quite interesting, as it got some routes at Woodbury common (not sure where this is yet), I've not had a proper look yet though.
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kernowdale
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I've been in touch with Nathharper on here, as in a couple of his posts he says that it's his local trails. He advised me that the red route is good for a lightish weight xc hardtail. As far as I'm aware, if you stay away from the freer ride track/area you shouldn't encounter any drop offs/jumps. You're right though it is quite a way to go for a route that is 8 km long, but I'm definately taking my bike with me when I next have to go that way.
Here's a link for you with some info:
http://www.haldonfreeride.org/pages/cross.php
Also, while searching for that link I've just found this:
http://www.exmtb.co.uk/routes/index.htm
It looks quite interesting, as it got some routes at Woodbury common (not sure where this is yet), I've not had a proper look yet though. [/quot
Just had another look at the Haldon website . Its for too short to make it worth the journey , but a good place if its on yer doorstep. Especially for me to leave Bodmin moor and cross Dartmoor to get there.
Woodbury common looks like a good place to ride . I have driven across it many times , just head out of Exeter towards Sidmouth and you will cross it
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dano
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Reged: 01/06/2009
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new to the forum - first post !!
I've not ridden Tavy yet but thinking of trying it out, a few peopll I know locally went up there last month a recommended the red route as being pretty good. The pictures look very good too on their website
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kernowdale
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Linky ? so do you have to be a club member then or is it pay as you ride ?
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185nick
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Here you go Dale:
http://www.woodlandriders.com/
You need to be a member to ride there, but I dropped an email to them and got one back saying I could go for a one off freeby ride up there at some point to decide if I want to pay membership or not. Drop them a line and I'm sure they will say the same to you.
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