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Gorrick has access to a range of distinctive established all weather race courses with different topography providing for a good mix of racing to suit all rider types. So it's the best all-round rider that wins, not just the flat or hill climb specialists.

Scroll down for venue descriptions, map hyperlinks to exact entry points, recommended local railway stations, and the nearest available postcode to enable your Sat Nav. Some of the venues are private land and future use could be jeopardised by riding at times other than race days.

Swinley Forest / Surrey Hill, Bracknell

[ 3D Landscape » ] Swinley Forest (comprising Surrey Hill) is the whole of the area bounded by Camberley and Bracknell all the way to Crowthorne Wood opening up a huge variety of trails for the long lap of the Enduro Challenge. Cycle Permits are required to ride in the Forest when not racing, please refer to the Swinley Forest Cycling section and the Forest Map for more information.

[ 3D Landscape » ] Surrey Hill is the venue for the cross country racing based around the trails in the Expert Mountain Bike Area featuring such highlights as the Chicken Run, the Wall, the Full Nine Yards and the Long Run.

[ Entrance Map » ] Enter via Red Lodge Gate just 200m south of the A322/B3430 roundabout near the Coral Reef on the A322 Bracknell Road dual carriageway (northbound only) and follow the single lane fireroad to the parking and start area, approx 1 1/2 miles.
The nearest post code is GU19 5PN but DO NOT TURN off the road here.

[ Bagshot railway station »: 1.8 miles via Vicarage Road/Lane ]

Crowthorne Wood, Crowthorne

[ 3D Landscape » ] The short uphill start leads into a fast fireroad descent - take care here - but once out onto the lap the course opens out into lovely smooth flowing singletrack. The technical Corkscrew is a love it or hate it feature as it twists and dips through a series of ridges. Our advice, select a middling gear and maintain a steady pace keeping clear track in front of you to look ahead. The finishing loop offers spectators a good view of the riders climbing and then descending a few minutes later on loose gravel corners.

[ Entrance Map » ] The competitor and spectator vehicle entrance is part way along the B3348 Bracknell Road. The parking area is approximately 1/2 mile from the registration point just to the east of the A3095 on the Devil's Highway Roman Road. Please DO NOT park on the verge of the A3095.
The nearest post code is RG45 6AS. This is Brookers Row approx 300m to the west of the entrance.

[ Crowthorne railway station »: 2.5 miles ]

Yateley Heath Wood, Yateley

[ 3D Landscape » ] One of the most popular venues typified by motorcycle enduro tracks makes for fast racing. The Ten Pint Run is always a challenge to ride smoothly as it twists and turns through a tightly wooded copse.

[ Entrance Map » ] Enter via the B3013 Minley Road. If you do travel past the Blackbushe Car Auctions roundabout be aware that on Sundays a large Car Boot Sale is often held which can cause traffic hold-ups, so we suggest you avoid that junction in the morning.
The post code is GU17 9LB. This takes you directly into the venue.

[ Fleet railway station »: 2.2 miles ]

Minley Manor, Yateley

This new venue for 2008 has plenty of scope and already has many good trails suitable for the forthcoming 12:12 TORQ in your SLEEP enduro. Two large grass fields provide plenty of room for the arena and good camping, backed up by full facilities; showers, toilets, catering marquee etc.

[ Map » ] The entrance is a good tarmac to gravel road off the main A327 Minley Road, and only a minute from the M3 junction 4a.
GU17 9UF is the nearest postcode which is the houses on the venue entrance road.

[ Fleet railway station »: 4 miles ]

Heath Warren, Eversley

[ 3D Landscape » ] A wide and fast fireroad start is followed by plenty of singletrack, some of it tight and twisty. The course even goes through a paint balling area run by Ambush War Games, so watch your backs. Short sections of bridge (very easy North Shore!) are used to cross ditches and streams.

[ Entrance Map » ] The venue is off Copes Lane between Eversley and Heckfield.
The nearest post code is RG27 0PR. This is 500m to the east of the venue entrance.

[ Crowthorne railway station »: 4.7 miles ]

DERA / QinetiQ Test Track

[ Entrance Map » ] The entrance is just off The Maultway, between the A30 Camberley to the north and Deepcut to the south.
The nearest post code is GU15 1QA. This is NOT the venue entrance but a vehicle depot on Red Road, 100m to the south of the actual venue entrance. Please follow our event signs when in the vicinity.

[ Bagshot railway station »: 2.5 miles ]

Frith Hill, Deepcut

[ 3D Landscape » ] Introduced for the 2005 Spring Series Frith Hill has proved to be a popular venue. The large hard standing car park right next to the start area gives good access for everyone to watch the racing. There is a nice mix of gravel bashes, swooping singletrack and some tricky bombholes to challenge the unwary.

[ Entrance Map » ] Follow the B3015, the entrance is by the two roundabouts opposite the new Deepcut housing estate (ex Barracks).
The nearest postcode is GU16 6SD. This is just 300m to the south of the main entrance.

[ Frimley railway station »: 3.1 miles ]

Porridgepot Hill, Deepcut

[ 3D Landscape » ] Just over the road from Frith Hill but with quite different terrain. Based on the end of the Chobham Ridges overlooking the Pirbright & Bisley Firing Ranges, expect a mix of short sharp steep climbs and some longer gentler ones, with fast singletrack descents. The trail network has been developed for 2008 to lengthen the course. The car park and start arena are surrounded on three sides by much of the course so it's an ideal spectators venue.

[ Entrance Map » ] Take the B3015 Deepcut Bridge Road, turn off east onto Blackdown Road/Newfoundland Road past the Military Museum, turn R into Alma Gardens and R into the venue.
The post code is GU16 6TU.

[ Frimley railway station »: 3.5 miles ]

Tunnel Hill, Mytchett

[ 3D Landscape » ] Tunnel Hill is an area we regularly use for our own rides, often on the way to Porridgepot and Frith Hill. For 2008 expect a wholly different course utilising some of the original trails from last year plus new singletrack; such as Deja Vue, P45 and Banana Split. The ground drains well thanks to the underlying gravel and sandy base.

[ Map » ] This is a new entrance for 2008 on Mytchett Place Road.
GU12 5RR is the nearest postcode which is Keogh Barracks. If you're approaching from Mytchett continue on Mytchett Place Road past the Barracks for 600m to the venue entrance on your left. Once into the venue please continue past the Registration/Start area to the car park at the top of the hill.

[ Ash Vale railway station »: 1.8 miles ]
[ North Camp railway station »: 1.7 miles ]


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