We have a range of activities running throughout the year – please see our What’s on when page for a full calendar of events. Early booking is recommended as each event has limited spaces; once you have chosen, please go to the Book & buy page or email us.
Family ‘picnic rides’
Guided 90-120min ride following a fun route particularly suited to younger riders.
We’ll ride for 45-60mins before breaking for a picnic lunch and outdoor games led by our guide. Then, it’s back on our bikes for the journey back to the Clophill Eco Lodges.
| Duration: | 2-3 hours |
| Available: | All year |
| Capacity: | 16 people / session |
| Cost*: | £12 / adult |
| £5 / child |
*Includes guided activity and a cold lunch.
What to bring
Please note that the ride leader will carry tools and puncture repair kits for those inevitable moments but no other equipment.
Riders are responsible for providing their own bicycle, helmet and other kit, as appropriate for the activity and weather on the day. As a minimum, your bicycle and helmet must be in good working order. On top of this, we recommend you wear stout shoes and full body cover and bring a water bottle, gloves and a waterproof jacket.
Weekend skills and tricks workshops
COMING SOON!
Led by qualified off-road instructors. Hens, stags, corporate team-building or purely for fun! Women-only or mixed groups. Beginners or intermediate levels catered for.
On both days, participants cycle from the Clophill Eco Lodges to Rowney Warren woods nearby. Rowney Warren is the home of Chicksands bike park, an extensive network of mountain bike trails of a national standard. Once in the woods, the beginners group will develop their skills on the cross country track which runs around the perimeter of the woods, under the watchful eye of their instructor.
Day 1 skills training covers bike set-up, downhill skills, uphill skills, basic bike maintenance, cornering and negotiating small obstacles. The overall emphasis is on developing confidence and having fun. No-one will be pushed to do anything they don’t feel confident with.
Day 2 further develops these skills whilst introducing some new ones for those who are confident, for example bunny hops, lifting rear wheel, faster descents and cornering at speed.
| Duration: | 2 days |
| Available: | All year |
| Capacity: | 16 people / session |
| Cost*: | £200 / person |
*Includes instructor-led activity, daily permits for riding in the woods, a goody bag, cold lunches on both days, an evening meal and overnight accommodation on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2.
Itinerary
10am – 4pm biking, both days (includes lunch).
Evening meal and overnight stay at the Clophill Eco Lodges.
9am breakfast (Day 2 only).
What to bring
Please note that the ride leader will carry tools and puncture repair kits for those inevitable moments but no other equipment.
Riders are responsible for providing their own bicycle, helmet and other kit, as appropriate for the activity and weather on the day. As a minimum, your bicycle and helmet must be in good working order. On top of this, we recommend you wear stout shoes, full body cover, gloves and elbow / knee protectors and bring a water bottle and a waterproof jacket.