Chicksands Bike Park

Chicksands Bike Park is situated in the Forest of Rowney Warren, in Bedfordshire. There are over 30 trails to explore, including a dual slalom, a 4X, pump tracks, multiple lines of progressive dirt jumps, a BMX track, a skills area, a singletrack and multiple short downhill runs for all abilities.

Dual Slalom - Blue

• The Dual Slalom starts with a run into a kicker before descending through a sweeping corner to a large berm, followed by a series of tabletops. Race your mates down twin lanes from the starting ramp.

Four Cross (4X) - Red

• The national-standard 4X course allows four riders to race side by side from a starting ramp. Features doubles, tabletops, speed humps, big berms, a triple jump, and a step up to step down near the end.

Pump Tracks

1. Tiger Cub Pump Track (Green): Suited to toddlers on balance bikes, with two berms and a few rollers.
2. Tiger Pump Track (Green): A mix of rollers and berms, slightly bigger than the Tiger Cub.
3. Pump Track (Blue): A tighter, deeper track suited to experienced pump track riders.
4. Race Track (Blue): A national-level pump track race course with a start tower and gate. Riders tackle a straight of rollers before berms and rollers to the finish line.

Dirt Jumps

Multiple progressive dirt jump lines, with a well-established dirt jump community at Chicksands.

1. Blue: Small practice tabletops.
2. Red 6-Pack: A tabletop into three doubles.
3. Red 8-Pack: Four average-sized doubles.
4. Black Comp Line: Four big competition-level jumps with wooden takeoffs, used for Dirt Wars events and by some of the UK's top dirt jumpers.
5. Red Mulch Jump: A wooden takeoff onto a woodchip landing for practising tricks.

Downhill Runs

Short runs making full use of the available terrain, with options from beginner drops to severe gap jumps.

1. Bull Run (Black-severe): Starts with a three-metre drop into bomb holes, large gap jumps, and tight turns. Full face helmet and body armour recommended.
2. Snake Run (Black-severe): The most technical downhill at the park. Traverses rooted sections, bomb holes, large gap jumps, and large berms. Full face helmet and body armour advised.
3. Mini DH (Red): Starts at the bottom of the Dual Slalom course. A small tabletop leads into two small drops, then a slightly bigger one, followed by a 12ft gap jump and tighter corners.
4. Black Shark Attack Line: Has everything and is not for the faint-hearted.
5. Raidho (Red): Opened July 2025. Flow from top to bottom on this jump-packed red trail with small doubles, tabletops, drop-offs, and line choices throughout.

Brink/Santa Cruz Line

• A trail line at Chicksands built by Forte Trailscapes in partnership with Santa Cruz Bicycles. Ask on the day for current conditions and access.

Singletrack - Blue

• A blue-graded trail with smooth berms and rollers twisting down the hill. A good warm-up run.

Flow Line - Blue

• Blue-graded with smooth berms, rollers, and flowing rollable jumps. Good for improving jumping and flow skills.

Lockdown Line - Blue/Red

• Blue/red-graded with smooth berms, gapped hip jumps, and rollable tabletops.

Fern Flow - Green

• Added in 2026, Fern Flow runs from the top of the hill to the bottom and is aimed at beginners, families, and younger riders.

Drop Offs

• A progression of drops from a blue practice drop through to a red 4ft and a black 6ft drop.

Mini BMX Track - Blue

• A blue-graded mini BMX track with smooth berms and rollers. Good for warming up.

Jump Bowl

• A mix of red and black jump features, including left and right hip jumps and a large wooden takeoff step-up.

Lines in the Pines - Red

• Found between the jump area and Mini DH. A red flow and jump line packed with kickers, jumps, wooden platforms, and a whale tail.

Mulch Jump

• An 8ft and 6ft kicker area with a bridge to the landing on the smaller feature.

Visiting

• Day tickets available on the day. Multiple membership options available - check the website for current prices.
• Helmets are mandatory. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
• The trails are largely all-weather and ride well year-round.
• Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-16:00. Closed Monday except bank and school holidays.
• Coaching available on site.
• On-site cabin with coffee, snacks, and outdoor seating.

Getting Here

• Chicksands Bike Park is at Northwood End Road Crossroads, Deadmans Cross, near Shefford in Bedfordshire. Postcode: SG17 5QQ.

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