Eastridge Woods

There may be temporary closures and/or diversions on the MTB trails weekdays 19-29 March for waymarker installation and tree safety work.

Visitor information

A hill-top woodland with stunning views across the surrounding countryside

Eastridge Woods is enjoyed by visitors on foot, on horseback or on two wheels. Passing through the forest is the Shropshire Way, a long distance walking route covering over 200 miles of beautiful Shropshire countryside, which can be tackled in smaller sections.

A Ride Shropshire horse riding trail makes use of the forest roads, circling the perimeter of the woodland.

There are also some great mountain bike trails for those who likes roots, rocks and a little bit of mud. The trails in this wood were built in partnership with the Eastridge Trail Partnership.

At a glance

  • Mountain bike trails
  • Walking trails (not waymarked)
  • Horse riding trail 

Things to do

Eastridge Woods has a range of mountain biking trails for you to enjoy.

Revelation trail (Grade: Hard/Red)

The Revelation Trail is not for the faint hearted. Expect rocks, roots, mud, tough climbs and fast, tight, steep descents. 

This trail was created with the Eastridge Trail Partnership. 

Distance: 5.2 miles / 8.4km

 

Downhill trails (Grade: Severe/Black)

Choose from three downhill trails at Eastridge. All are unsurfaced trails that change according to the weather and seasons.

Expect steep descents, tight turns, berms and jumps.

 

Nearby forests

A woman and two boys walking in a forest, next to a large, ancient tree

Explore Haughmond Hill and follow in the footsteps of history. Follow the trails out to the front of the hill for commanding views across the River Severn and Shrewsbury to the South Shropshire and Welsh hills beyond. Discover the Iron Age enclosure or visit the viewing platform over the quarry; a must for any budding geologists or anyone who likes dumper trucks!

Bury Ditches summit plaque

Dating from about 500BC, Bury Ditches is home to one of the best-preserved hill forts in the country! Located near the town of Clun in the Shropshire Hills Area of Natural Beauty, Bury Ditches isn't short of stunning views, ancient history and blood-pumping walks. 

The climb up to the hill fort is steep but the views are worth it!

Visitors looking for a level walk can follow the forest road from the car park, past the barrier to a bench and a view.

 

 

Mountain bike rider in red clothes leaning into a turn on a forest cycle trail

Hopton Woods is the home of mountain biking in Shropshire. Come and test yourself out on the warm-up loop before heading into the wood on our harder trails.

All the trails at Hopton are largely unsurfaced, so the way they ride changes according to the weather and the season. Please ride within your ability (and that of your bike) and with appropriate safety gear. 

Man walking through grassy woods

Come and escape in Mortimer Forest! Straddling the Shropshire and Herefordshire border this thousand hectare forest is a perfect place for some breathing space.

Although originally made up of ancient royal chases and deer parks, the forest we see today was largely planted by the Forestry Commission in the 1920s. It was named after the Mortimer Family, Norman Lords who held power over the region for some 300 years.

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