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QUEEN ELIZABETH
COUNTRY PARK |
Bicyclemania Cycling Code |
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Address
  Queen Elizabeth 2nd Country park, Gravel
Hill, Horndean,
Waterloo-ville,
Hampshire, PO2 0QE
Telephone.
02392 5955040.
Accommodation.
Winchester tourist information Tel:
01962 840500.
Facilities.
Car park, Toilets, Cafe & BBQ areas.
When is it open.
All year - round, although the park
centre is not open on weekdays in the
winter.
How much.
The trails are free, £1 to £1.50 - €1.59
to €2.34 for the car park.
Events.
None, but you can book as a venue.
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Two fully way-marked off-road
mountain bike trails sponsored by
the C.T.C. both 3.5 miles
long. One is for novices and
beginners, and one for the more
accomplished riders. The novice
route mostly uses forest gravel
roads, with 500m of single-track,
and not too much in the way of steep
climbing. The expert trail is mainly
single-track, a lot of which is
off-camber and rooty a lot more
climbing and steeper gradients
involved. It is possible to mix the
two trails to suite your riding
style. The South Downs way also runs
through the park, with guide maps
available at the park centre.
Distance 10miles, 8 are off
road Short cut trail, total 6 miles.
Grade - Main trail –
Moderate, Short cut trail – Easy
Start - Gravel Hill pay & display car park, Queen Elizabeth
Country Park.
Signposted from the
A3(T) approximately 4 miles south
of Petersfield.
Grid ref: 719 182.
A
pleasant family ride over dramatic
down land and through the rich and
beautiful scenery of this part of
the South Downs. The ride is centred
within the country park. The short
cut trail is ideal for families with
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~TRAILS ~
Mountain Bike Trails
There are two permissive bike trails which are clearly waymarked
on the ground
Novice mountain - bike trail 6 km (3.7 miles)
Advanced mountain - bike trail 5 km (3.1 miles)
Off Road Cycle Trails
Two further trails start in the Park and lead out into the
surrounding countryside. These use the rights of way network and
some public roads.
Queen Elizabeth 16 km (10 miles)
Meon Valley 16km (10 miles)
For more information on these routes and others in Hampshire, a
pack of 'Off Road Cycle Trails' are available from the Visitor
Centre for £2.99 |
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The
Bicyclemania Cycling Code |
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Have a bicycle, it
helps!.
Always wear a cycle
helmet.
Ride with a smile, not
a bashed in face ..!
Expect the unexpected
because it'll never happen ...! properly ....?
Give way to walkers/
horses & be friendly towards other forest users, especially sheep.
Never ride whilst under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or porno's ... Boring..!
Always have enough
money with you. 'Duh', to buy Bicyclemania trailfinders a pint.
Footpaths are for
walkers only, ..... " you know what we mean "
Ride flat-out & attack
every hill, it could be your last ride, ever .. ever ... ever!.
Please do not drop
litter or fag butts, stuff'em down your shorts.
Come back from a ride
with a big cheesy smile and all your own teeth.
DANGER ! Keep away from
all forest operations like, S.A.S. special training op's.
...'Only teasing' .... |
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