Bedgebury Pinetum Main

Always a pleasure to wander around these immaculately tended acres of stunning countryside

You arrive to a well maintained facility. Plenty parking. The place is buzzing with activity with walkers and cyclist of all ages getting in some last autumn sun.
I rode the Mtb Red route which to me is actually a Blue rating. It's a well marked out series of groomed segments with bermed corners and some roller jumps for fun. There are some rock gardens built in with small drop offs here and there. Nothing too hectic but enough to keep a smile on an intermediate rider's face. Plenty of flow!
The cafe overlooks a dam with outside and inside seating. My sandwich was a little pricey but then one can expect to pay a little more at a venue like this. Coffee was good.
Staff were friendly and the blokes at the bike shop were very helpful too. I noticed a range of bikes for hire and a bike cleaning facility.
The venue is great for family and beginner riders with seperate routes to cater for everyone.
I rode to the venue so I didn't pay for parking but one can see where the funds are going. Its a great day out and I'll be back to squeeze the most out of Autumn.

Great space. Kids love it there!

Lovely place for a walk and the children's trail was great and enjoyed by all my grandchildren from 5 years to 15 years.

Such a great holiday destination. Would recommend.

The collection has over 10,000 trees growing across 320 acres (1.3 km2), including rare, endangered and historically important specimens. Bedgebury National Pinetum conducts conservation work and is home to some 56 vulnerable or critically endangered species and houses five NCCPG National Plant Collections.