Mountain biking and other outdoor pursuits have increased hugely in popularity in recent years. As a result, bridleways have become crowded and conflict has arisen between walkers, bikers and horse riders. Other un-maintained trails have gradually become muddy and unrideable.
The Aims Of Redlands Trails
Our aim is to build a network of sustainable trails across the Surrey Hills to resolve these problems. This will be achieved by working closely with landowners and the Surrey Hills AONB. We plan to:
* Build new trails as an alternative to overcrowded bridleways.
* Rebuild and maintain existing trails that are currently unus
able.
All the building work is being carried out according to IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association) guidelines. These are designed to ensure fun, sustainable trails that stay mud free all year round.
We see that there are a number of benefits to our work, and each person can have there own reasons for taking part, but the main ones are :
To make great trails, that are fun to ride all year round (THE MAIN REASON)
To reduce conflict with walkers by having an alternative to riding on 
bridleways, and illegally on footpaths – makes using the Surrey Hills more enjoyable for both us and the other users (walkers, horseriders)
To reduce conflict with landowners – building new trails and gaining permission for and properly building existing ones, thereby reducing the increasing danger of a major clampdown in the area.
By building sustainable trails in areas agreed with landowners, we can ride without destroying the area through erosion and habitat invasion.
