The Croft Trails
The waymarked trails at Croft Country Park offer both a short family/beginner off-road trail (blue), and a longer trail (red) with features for the more experienced cyclist or those wishing to improve their cycling skills. The trails can be combined to form a longer ride or just ride them several times for a more intense workout.
Open all year round and free to use, the trails are very accessible and there are even a few picnic tables should you wish to stay a while!
Whilst built on land provided by Swindon Borough Council, the trail has been built entirely by volunteers and is entirely funded by donations.
Blue Trail:
- 1.2km figure-of-eight surfaced family trail
- Relatively flat and wide
- Includes small rocks and roots
- Small technical features
Red Trail:
- 5km advanced trail
- Variable surface types, including some unsurfaced sections
- Steeper and tougher singletrack
- Features include mud, boardwalks, berms, rocks, roots and drop-offs
MBSwindon have just launched a new mountain biking club for Swindon and surrounding area. See www.mbswindon.co.uk/club for more details.
| Trail Stats | |
|---|---|
| Trail Type: | XC Trails |
| Nearest Town: | Swindon |
| Time: | 30mins -1hr |
| Distance: | 1km - 5km |
| Level: | Easy - Moderate |
| Rating: | 8.33 |
| Website: | www.mbswindon.co.uk |
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Trail Summary
Trail/Track Location
The Croft Trail is off the small roundabout in Pipers Way (B4006) – opposite Nationwide’s HQ building (SN3 1TX). As you enter the site there is a mini roundabout, turn right for the public car-park (please note that parking duration is restricted at certain times, longer term parking can sometimes be found by turning left at the mini roundabout instead). As you turn into the car park note the ramp & wooden bollards to your left – the start of the trail can be found by going up this ramp and following the signs, heading straight across the main path.
Other local trails worth checking out
- Aldbourne BMX Track - Aldbourne (5.0miles)
- West Woods - Marlborough (6.3miles)
- Savernake Forest - Malborough (6.5miles)
- Spirthill Trail - Lyneham (6.8miles)
- West Lavington BMX track - West Lavington (12.6miles)
- Box Woods - Corsham (13.6miles)
- Cranham Woods - Stroud (15.2miles)
- Leckhampton Hill Trails - Cheltenham (16.3miles)
- Bath BMX Track (The Tumps) - Bath (17.8miles)
- Cleeve Hill - Cheltenham (18.5miles)
Please note: Distance is calculated as air distance or "as the crow flies" the most direct route between two points, so the distance by road maybe slightly longer.