FAMILY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL VIA LAKES, CANAL & WOODLANDS NEAR LONDON

I often get asked by people, “what’s a nice family mountain bike trail near London?” Well, the one in this video covers all the basis for a fun family mountain bike trail near London. You’ve got dirt, mud, gravel, lakes, canal and woodlands… what more can you ask for!

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Inside look…

  • Many mountain biking trails

  • Perfect for a family day out

  • Picnic spots lakeside or in the woods

  • Stunning lakeside views

  • Beautiful canal views

  • Woodland trails

  • Lush meadows

  • Fishing with permit only

  • River Colne

  • Toilets & Coffee Shops nearby

  • Dogs welcome

  • Parking available nearby

Basic packing list…

  • Cash / Credit Card

  • Pen / Notebook (if you like to take notes)

  • Camera / Phone (great picture opportunities)

  • Layered clothing (stay away from cotton in winter)

  • Comfortable cycling clothing (if you have)

  • Waterproof cycling jacket (check weather)

  • Spare change of clothes (in winter & in case they get wet!)

  • Change of shoes (don’t want a muddy car!)

  • Bicycles (no cycle hire available)

  • Sunglasses

  • Bottle of water or hydration pack (must keep hydrated)

  • Picnic / Food / Snacks

  • A day pack to carry everything (or hydration pack)

  • Multi-tool kit for bike

  • Spare tubes (you just never know when you need one)

  • Bring the dog and the family too!

The bike ride I did in the video

Family mountain biking trail London

Address / Starting Point

Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Frogmoor Lane, Rickmansworth WD3 1NB

Wendover Woods

Above: Just one of the many photographs I took on my ride.

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