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Eastridge Woods

4.97 miles (8 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap These expansive woods have miles of excellent mountain bike trails to try. The woods are located next to the village of Snailbeach, about 9 miles from Shrewsbury. There's a black trail (severe) and a red trail (difficult) so there's much to enjoy for the experienced rider.  Features include tough climbs, natural drops, rocks and very steep descents. This cycle route starts from Snailbeach but you could also start from the car park on the eastern side of the woods.
This route is designed for cyclists but walkers can also enjoy a number of footpath in the woods. The site sits in an elevated position some 1100ft above sea level. As such there are splendid views of the surrounding Shropshire countryside from the high points.
To continue your mountain biking in Shropshire head to Hopton Woods. There's several more black graded trails and a blue graded moderate route on nice wide paths for the less experienced rider.
Walkers should head to Pontesbury and Pontesford Hill for more great views and challenging hiking.

Eastridge Woods OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Eastridge Woods Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Snailbeach from a distance - geograph.org.uk - 714674

Snailbeach from a distance

Rusting rails. - geograph.org.uk - 326483

Rusting rails.

Maddox's Coppice - geograph.org.uk - 635266

Maddox's Coppice

Lords Hill Baptist Chapel and Cottage (close-up), Snailbeach, Worthen with Shelve CP - geograph.org.uk - 69318

Lords Hill Baptist Chapel and Cottage (close-up), Snailbeach, Worthen with Shelve CP

Goliath Climb Eastridge, Revelation Trail

Goliath Climb Eastridge, Revelation Trail. With views of the surrounding hills.

Curving woodland path above Snailbeach - geograph.org.uk - 2583681

Curving woodland path above Snailbeach

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Eastridge Woods.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Eastridge Woods.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)