BEDGEBURYbicycle trails
Home to one of the world’s finest pinetum conifer collections, early summer is the perfect time to explore Bedgebury on a bike. With a great choice of trails, from short routes for less experienced riders, to family trails and those for the more adventurous— even if you don’t have a bike, you can hire one at Bedgebury from Quench Cycles, so there’s no excuse, other than to turn up with a map!
Once here, you’ll ride past giant conifer trees providing dappled shadows in the sun and spot colourful flowers and interesting wildlife that makes the pinetum home. Whichever day you visit Bedgebury, it will be unique to you, so don’t forget to visit often and see Bedgebury through the seasons.
Summer is an ideal time to start
cycling. You might be here to try out a trail as a first-timer or come here often for a blast on the challenge trails; either way, Bedgebury will make you more than welcome with its well-maintained trails.
If you are here as part of Explore
Kent’s Summer of Cycling then that’s great news! Hopefully, you will leave wanting to continue this addictive pastime.
If you’re a bit unsure about going solo
into Bedgebury (trails are signed but it’s a good idea to take a map), there are
Location: Bedgebury Forest (TN17 2SJ)
Distance: Over 15 miles of traffic-free cycle trails (Over 25 km)
Time: Allow 1 hour minimum Map: OS Explorer 188
Terrain: Variable
Parking: Parking at Bedgebury, subject to charges
Refreshments & facilities: Café in Bedgebury serving hot meals and light lunches.
women’s cycle fitness groups, holiday and after school clubs for young bike riders and bike riding groups for disabled people. These are good options for people who need a bit of a confidence boost or bike refresher training.
Picking a trail
Meandering along a family trail or timing yourself to see if you can beat your trail time is all part of a great day out exploring Bedgebury.
Many people come to Bedgebury to escape the business of everyday life.
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Why not bring your family and explore the family trail – a 9km ride through the forest? The surfaced trail is flat, with a few steeper inclines in places.
If you have young or inexperienced
riders with you, the shorter 4km family trail might be better. The track is gravelly in places, so you may need to assist younger members at times.
If you’re visiting Bedgebury in search
of a challenge, then you will not be disappointed. The single-track mountain bike trail has defeated many an unsuspecting thrill-seeker, no matter how experienced they are. The trail is regarded as difficult in most places and will break you out into a sweat as well as a smile!
The route is currently undergoing significant development to include free ride areas and an excellent black run for serious thrill-seekers.
Regardless of which trail you opt for at
Bedgebury, you can always cut the trail short or take a break at any time — the aim is to have fun and to stop and admire the beautiful surroundings and atmosphere of this 320-acre pinetum.
Don’t forget your camera
Bedgebury Pinetum is home to 10,000 tree specimens — some extremely rare. All the cycle tracks allow an opportunity to view and admire the pinetum, plants and wildlife that thrive in these perfect
24 Mid Kent Living Information and images supplied by Explore Kent 1
Family Cycle Trail 6miles (9km) Singletrack MTB Trail 8miles (13km) Guides available from the Visitor Centre (£2)
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