Mountain Biking UK

Everything you need to know about Coed y Brenin

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GET THERE

Penshurst is a 20-minute drive south of the M25. From the village, head south-west on the B2188 for two miles, until a right turn onto Grove Road. Look for signs to the bike park on the left after a mile or so. Follow the off-road track up the hill, until you reach the cafe and parking.

FACILITIES

Car park, cafe, toilets, uplift.

NEARBY BIKE SHOPS

The bike park is a 15-minute drive from Royal Tunbridge Wells, where there are two bike shops – Velocipede Cycles (www. velocipede­cycles.co.uk) and Wildside Cycles (www. wildside-online.co.uk).

CONTACT

www.facebook.com/ penshurstb­ikepark

WHAT ELSE IS NEARBY?

The Bull Track

Twenty minutes south of Penshurst is Crowboroug­h, which is home to The Bull Track – a privately-owned bike park, full of jumps and freeride features. www. southeast.bike/trails/ sussex/the-bull-track

Bedgebury Forest

For more leisurely trails, head south-east for 35 minutes to Bedgebury Forest. There’s a 15km singletrac­k loop, plus family trails. Check out the local club website for more info. www.boarsonbik­es.co.uk

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