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Monday 9 February 2009
Tuesday 3 February 2009
Allestree Park
Work in progress......
Allestree Park, situated just off the A6 between Derby and Duffield is a nice location for free ride mountain boarding having everything to wide grassy slopes to off the path darting through the trees. Due to the size of the park it is not unknown for people to struggle to find other people who have turned up earlier or to find particular fun features.
It should be noted that while the majority of the wide open spots are associated with the golf club, the locals have a habit of walking where they like, and the public footpaths are a little ambiguious. So, mind the golf balls, and don't worry about the rangers - I've never had a run in with anyone. Just don't mess up the greens, right?!
Anyway, firstly parking can be one of three main parking spots:
Parking 1 - Off the A6 when signposted for the park. Follow the road along and either follow it left towards the big car park space, or park before it turns left by the tree and access the site on foot along the path. The parking spot of choice for those who like to climb first, ride downhill back. If you believe local legend, be careful of the doggers.
Parking 2 - Top of the hill with access straight into 'Big Wood'. Can get busy at weekends though is probably the best spot for getting to the fun the quickest. Is indicated on the 'sketch' below.
Parking 3 - Just another alternative. No specific parking; the dog walkers just park at the end of this lane before wandering onto the park. I also mention this spot as I believe that there is potential in the path directly west of this location, but that further investigation is required.
Lovingly stolen from the ATBSports forum is the following sketch showing several locations:
Its roughly correct and indicates Parking Location #2 above. Whilst it shows many of the features available, it is in no way exhaustive and many other areas should be explored depending on what type of riding is preferred. Hopefully a fuller map will be put together by myself before too long...
But for starters, several features can be found by following a rough line between the water tower (found by following the road from Parking Location 2 north) and the M of 'Main Slope', including a new I found at the weekend that drops off sharply to begin with and then runs for approximately 60 metres through the trees following the tree line to the east. Very nice to ride after a bit of wet weather as it makes the ground very forgiving and opens up more lines that might have been previously a bit beyond the abilities.
The main slope itself starts nicely dropping sharply away from the greens a couple of times but then is a little featureless and a little too shallow for anyone with a little experience unless you seek out the undulations here and there. May benefit from larger tyres??
There is plenty to go on here, so best thing is to give it a go and report back here or on the ATBSports forums. I'll try and update post when possible.
Allestree Park, situated just off the A6 between Derby and Duffield is a nice location for free ride mountain boarding having everything to wide grassy slopes to off the path darting through the trees. Due to the size of the park it is not unknown for people to struggle to find other people who have turned up earlier or to find particular fun features.
It should be noted that while the majority of the wide open spots are associated with the golf club, the locals have a habit of walking where they like, and the public footpaths are a little ambiguious. So, mind the golf balls, and don't worry about the rangers - I've never had a run in with anyone. Just don't mess up the greens, right?!
Anyway, firstly parking can be one of three main parking spots:
Parking 1 - Off the A6 when signposted for the park. Follow the road along and either follow it left towards the big car park space, or park before it turns left by the tree and access the site on foot along the path. The parking spot of choice for those who like to climb first, ride downhill back. If you believe local legend, be careful of the doggers.
Parking 2 - Top of the hill with access straight into 'Big Wood'. Can get busy at weekends though is probably the best spot for getting to the fun the quickest. Is indicated on the 'sketch' below.
Parking 3 - Just another alternative. No specific parking; the dog walkers just park at the end of this lane before wandering onto the park. I also mention this spot as I believe that there is potential in the path directly west of this location, but that further investigation is required.
Lovingly stolen from the ATBSports forum is the following sketch showing several locations:
Its roughly correct and indicates Parking Location #2 above. Whilst it shows many of the features available, it is in no way exhaustive and many other areas should be explored depending on what type of riding is preferred. Hopefully a fuller map will be put together by myself before too long...But for starters, several features can be found by following a rough line between the water tower (found by following the road from Parking Location 2 north) and the M of 'Main Slope', including a new I found at the weekend that drops off sharply to begin with and then runs for approximately 60 metres through the trees following the tree line to the east. Very nice to ride after a bit of wet weather as it makes the ground very forgiving and opens up more lines that might have been previously a bit beyond the abilities.
The main slope itself starts nicely dropping sharply away from the greens a couple of times but then is a little featureless and a little too shallow for anyone with a little experience unless you seek out the undulations here and there. May benefit from larger tyres??
There is plenty to go on here, so best thing is to give it a go and report back here or on the ATBSports forums. I'll try and update post when possible.
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