Friston Forest Mountain Bike Trails

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Friston Forest Mountain Bike Trails
  • Information:
  • Type: MTB Base
  • Grades: Blue, Red, Off-Piste
  • Riding: Cross Country, Downhill
  • Facilities: Car Park, Toilets, Visitor-Centre, Cafe
  • Distance(s): under 5km 5-10km, 11-20km
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  • Country: England
  • County: East Sussex
  • Website: Friston Forest
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Tom White:
Avg 3.38
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friston forest mtb trails

i need to start a ww3 so the germans can bomb friston forest more so that there are more bomb holes to ride down.

Good points:

there are plenty of fun and exciting trails that all have there different features. there are great views of the south downs and a large verity of different skilled trails which gives a large verity for different skilled riders. the bomb holes are very existing and make the trails more fun and exciting.

Bad points:

trails could be more mentioned to give riders a better time on the trail. another point would be that i wish that the germans had bombed it heavier during the war this would lead to more satisfaction when riding the trails.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

12/04//2019 - almost 5 years ago

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neil B:
Avg 4.33
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great natural riding, proper fun. sticky when wet

Please respect other trail users. It's a public area for walkers / dogs/ horses. Let's live in peace together. Say Hi. Have a chat, enjoy the day out.

Good points:

Great single track in a beautiful setting. No uplifts of course, no massive berms or drops, just great natural riding with some sensitively built additions. It's "self assisted" to the top each time, so it's a workout. Downhills are short but fun and can be testing - it's speed dependent. Friston is brilliant both up and down, flying between (and sometimes into) the trees, testing nerves on the bomb-holes. Plenty of flow and some very nice berms. The Saltmarsh café by the carpark is good, delicious coffee and salads / cakes. Take a lock, though, as bikes are not allowed in the yard. It gets very busy on a nice weekend too. Best to park on the official carpark. The Forestry Commission Discovery pass is good value for frequent visitors - it allows all year parking for one fee and saves messing with the machines every visit (otherwise take at least 4 pound coins for the picky machines). Pay by phone is easier but reception is poor to nonexistent in the carpark. Useful map here, I prefer the "realistic" one: http://www.sxmtbstmaps.co.uk/rmap.html

Bad points:

Natural surface trails so its clay South Downs mud and very claggy when its been wet. Dealing with the wet roots takes some learning. Most tracks are not marked but the "red" is and it leads to many other trails. Those new to the area could miss much of it - so explore, enjoy. After 18 months exploration I am still discovering trails.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

30/10//2017 - over 6 years ago

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James hill:
Avg 4.67
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Friston Forest

I ride Friston every weekend and its the perfect place to tune in your natural skills to becoming a good mountain biker.

Good points:

As this is totally all natural trails the Forest changes with the weather and the Seasons so one weekend is never the same so you will not find any better place to experience pure Mountain Biking fun.

Bad points:

None !!!

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

25/10//2017 - over 6 years ago

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