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Mountain Bike Skills Courses

Blackheath & The North Downs Cross Country

Riding through the leaves in Autumn

Ride description

From the Heart of the Surrey Hills we will take in some of the lesser known beauty spots. These are the best kept secrets of the area, so far known only to the locals and those willing to explore a bit further from Holmbury Hill.

The Route

As with all our rides there are many options for the exact route, we can add and remove sections and loops depending on the group and the conditions. We will sample the trails in Winterfold Woods, Farley Heath and Blackheath before lunch and explore sections of the North Downs way in the afternoon.

We will aim to take in lunch at either the Chilworth Arms or the White Horse in Shere.

Is this guided ride right for me?

Please read the following description. If this sounds like you, then you're perfect for this ride:

If this sounds a little beyond your current skill and fitness level, please consider participating in one of our Singletrack Fundamentals courses first.

Typical programme

Although guided rides are flexible they will usually keep to the following programme:

Ride summary

  • Duration - 6 hours
  • Distance - 30km/19 miles
  • Maximum Guiding ratio - 8:1
  • Fitness - Frequent exerciser
  • Technical grade - Rookie

Course grading explained

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Find out more about this ride including venue information, directions and a full equipment list

Full day pricing

Flat rate for the first 1-6 participants

£299.00

Then please add £50 per each additional person

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Book by phone

Please give us a call to discuss your requirements

01483 380381

Our booking lines are open from 08:00-13:00 Monday to Friday

Please read and understand our terms and conditions before making a booking

All participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

*calls charged at the standard UK rate

  • What's included
    • · Professional mountain bike guiding
    • · Pre-ride information pack
  • What's not included
    • · Bike hire
    • · Personal clothing & equipment
    • · Overnight accommodation
    • · Meals and drinks
    • · Transfers to & from venues
    • · Travel/activity Insurance
    • · Cancellation Insurance
  • Optional Extras

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About Singletrack School

Singletrack School provide mountain bike skills coaching, mountain bike technique courses, mountain bike skills weekends, women's mountain bike skills courses, private mountain bike skills tuition, off-road skills instruction for kids and families, guided singletrack rides and cross country bike adventures in The Surrey Hills and beyond.

We also organise and deliver team building and corporate entertainment events for corporate customers, and experience days and social events for schools, clubs, youth groups, stag parties and hen parties.

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