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Hi Guys,

My mate and I have just joined the TRF and have got our first 250cc Trail bikes. I live near Ludlow. The plan is to do a weekend of learning around the local area.

Taking heed of the warnings posted on this site about what is and what isn't a BOAT etc, I dialed into the Shropshire Council's excellent definitive map site and pulled off all the "RED" routes on their drop down menus depicting BOATs.

Now there does appear to be some fair miles of riding around, BUT, has anybody out there ridden these and are they OK for a couple of right Nubies? The route starts North of Bucknell (2 routes) then west to five turnings. North west onto Offa's dyke to Stoney Pound then East above Clun and over towards Clunton from Woodside. There is a fair bit of lane work joining up these BOATs.

We would really appreciate some help and guidance if anybody out there thinks there are easier first ride routes within a hour or so from Ludlow.

Cheers.

Have you looked at TRAILWISE yet ?

Found the link to it on the site. Thanks. Says I need a reg key from TRF. How do I get that?

Cheers

Contact the National TRF Secretary,and she will email you a code.
Debbie Hutchinson
TRF Membership Secretary
Tel: 07966 438907

Cheers for that.

Hill BillP
Bucknell routes are great starters, the BOAT through the woods is fine opening out onto the top of the hill where the route is well defined. Just watch out for the bomb hole on top of the hill

The Dyke above the pound is fine and the routes around clunton/sowdley and black hill are great. Be aware that you will get challenged at Bush Farm by Clunton Coppice. If you fancy a leader (on a quad bike) then I'm up for it on sat 22nd.

Hi DS650

Thanks for your update. Brill.

Yes you would be most welcome. Currently you would be the 4th and last I guess. BUT we are going 15th / 16th, preferably the Saturday. Can you make it?

My mate is up for that weekend from London and "alwynmike" from North Shropshire is possibly coming down.

Let me know via pm mate.

Billp