There is a place in Milton Keynes that attracts cyclists from all over the country and apart from being incredibly beautiful it also has some great oportunities for mountain bikers to learn their skills. The Bow Brickhill hill is a challenging 12% climb that seems to go on forever, but is only about 300 meters. Once at the top, and the ability to breathe returns, prepare for some superb countryside and challenging climbs and descents. Based on the Greensands Ridge the terrain has some fantastic cross country riding, a bike park with plenty of jumps and short downhill runs up to 30 seconds in length. For the trail rider there are miles and miles of trails - enough to keep you amused for a day and all within 60 minutes drive of London, Leicester and Birmingham. reservoirchicks use Aspley Woods frequently for riding. However, the woods we currently enjoy is constantly under threat of closure by the land owners. For the sum of £11.00 per year you can help the forest rangers try to maintain the area for future enjoyment. The more committed we all are to the good work they do with the limited funds available, the better the case is to keep it open as an area for everybody to enjoy; whether that be mountain biking, horse riding, walking the dog or a walk with the family. Click here to obtain a rider permit for Aspley Woods. Click here to download a map of the trails Driving Directions: London 1hr Aylesbury 30 mins Bedford 30 mins Coventry 1hr From the M1 South - Woburn is easily accessible from the M1 J13, a 10 minute drive on a straight road to Woburn Sands then up hill to the entrance. From the M1 North - Woburn is accessible from the M1 J14, take a left at the first roundabout then follow the signs to Woburn Sands (stright over the roundabout), once in Woburn Sands take the right at the double mini roundabout and head up hill to the entrance. From the West - after meeting the A5 come off at the Bow Brickhill exit, follow the country road through Bow Brickhill and after 3 miles you reach Woburn Sands, take the RH turn uphill. Train Directions: To reach Woburn by train the easiest station to use is Woburn Sands, this is then approximately a 20 minute walk (or 10 minute cycle ride) to the entrance. From London you can either go from London Euston, change at Bletchley to the local line and get the train to Woburn Sands, or you can go from London St Pancras and change at Bedford for Woburn Sands. Please note that on Sundays trains only run to Bedford or Bletchley and not on to Woburn Sands, if you wish to ride on a Sunday you can cycle from Bletchley Train Station which is approximately 4 miles.