Danbury Mountain Biking

Riding In Danbury

Danbury is a real gem of a place with a small freeride area and expanses of woods for XC. The freeride area is maintained by locals it has lots of little tight flowy downhill runs interspersed with some one off features. A hip, river gaps, kickers etc. There are always lots of Essex Herts MTB rides at Danbury. The local scene is great!

There is a fine balance to be maintained at Danbury with the local residents, National Trust and other users of the land. Please be polite and respectful to walkers, pick up litter and keep away from the garden which looks out over the top of the runs. Please park here Bicknacre Rd car park or here Mayes Lane Car Park.

The Danbury area also has loads of woods, loosely joined together, which can make for a great day of trail riding. A pumptrack has also been developed at Baddow Hall Park. See below for directions.

Danbury Woods Videos and Pics

Danbury Location & Links

How to get there by train from London

• The nearest station is Chelmsford (4 miles)(Liverpool Street)
• You can see a bike friendy route from the station to the trails here. The GPX file is here

How to get there by car

• Park at Bicknacre Rd car park or Mayes Lane Car Park
• Danbury is 60 mins drive from the Dartford bridge and 30 mins from South Mimm's.

Baddow Hall Park Pump Track

• Also check out the Baddow Hall Park Pump Track
• Best postcode is Baddow Hall Infant school - CM2 7QZ - the pump track is 50 years before this on your left.
• Further info here http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/baddow-hall-park