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South West England

South West

  • The Cotswolds

    Chipps discovers the quieter trails of the Cotswolds.

  • The Isle Of Purbeck

    Matt and Chipps travel down super-south to sample the delights of the Dorset Coast. That is, if they can find it in the low cloud and sideways rain.

  • The Malvern Hills

    They stand tall and proud above the surrounding countryside, beckoning mountain bikers traveling up the nearby M5 motorway. With such a profile and situation, you wouldn’t believe that
    mountain bikers are allowed to ride on their flanks, but the good news is that the Malvern Hills are criss-crossed with wonderful bridleways as Rob Hamilton Smith discovers.

  • The Mendip

    Written by Stewart Hall.

    The Mendip is synonymous with sticky mud and slippery limestone but any criticism you hear of trail conditions belie the variety of riding available. It’s fair to say that it’s best to visit during a dry spell so yes, think twice about visiting if it’s been especially wet recently. Otherwise, come and [...]