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2,047 ft
Distance
17 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:02:34
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
541 ft
Altitude min
567 ft
Altitude max
567 ft
Altitude start
561 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-3.8%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
476 ft
Distance climb
1,109 ft
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat
00:02:34
Avg time

Roots Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Woburn Bike Trails
    Aspley Heath
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40431 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25417 in E-Biking
    • #98613 in Trail Running
    • #127395 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Greensands Trust

The Trailhead for the Longslade Trail

Exposed Roots - hence the title

This section is in stage 1 of reconditioning since the forestry work

Access Info

You must have a permit to ride this trail.

Permit for the trails at Aspley Woods: - https://www.greensandtrust.org/Events/aspley-bike-pass
You can also include Aspley with the Rushmere trails: - https://www.greensandtrust.org/Events/rushmere-aspley-bike-pass
Day tickets are available at: - https://www.greensandtrust.org/Events/bike-pass-day-ticket

Disclaimer

See Greensand Trust T&C's at https://www.greensandtrust.org/greensand-bike-pass-terms-conditions

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  • 27 miles average
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  • 47 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 449 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Roots

        ▼ Where is Roots located?
        Roots is located in Woburn Bike Trails, Aspley Heath, United Kingdom. It is part of the Woburn Bike Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.99967, -0.65456.
        ▼ How hard is Roots?
        Roots is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roots?
        Roots has 17 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 541 ft to 567 ft.
        ▼ Is Roots a point to point trail?
        Yes, Roots is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Roots?
        Roots is 2,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roots?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Roots. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Roots?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Roots are:
        • October (158 activities)
        • July (120 activities)
        • May (100 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Roots? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roots are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Roots?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Roots. The trail is 2,047 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Roots?
        Roots is a very popular trail. There have been 4,431 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,986 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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