Overnight Mountain Bike trip to Gumber Bothy National Trust Camping Barn
Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th September
After a break of seven years we are finally returning to Gumber Bothy for an end of summer bunkbarn camping trip.
This is very much a social event with cycling thrown in. We will also be inviting our friends at VC Jubillee and Solent Pirates to join us.
Gumber Bothy, up on the South Downs near Bignor, is a fantastic place to spend the night and we have been lucky enough to secure exclusive access for PPYCC. Check out the website
Just like in 2010 the idea is to arrive on bike by cycling along the South Downs Way. On the Sunday we will cycle home reversing the route. But all are welcome however you arrive. We will use a support vehicle to bring in food, sleeping bags and tents etc. There is no direct vehicular access to the site. The NT will bring our gear in from Slindon village.
The route is almost entirely off road using the South Downs Way but we will ride for about 3 miles on the road. The only busy road section is a one mile ride from Amberley to Houghton which we will ride as a group with PPYCC coaches at the front and rear. The section of the South Downs Way we are riding is bumpy in a lot of places although there are some smooth grassy sections. The main challenge will be the four ascents and descents on route. The full 28 mile route is challenging and we do not recommend that any riders under 10 years or any riders with no mountain bike experience years attempt the full route. We may offer alternative start points at Washington or Amberley for younger riders and tag bike riders if required. Strong parents may be able to manage the whole route pulling a tag bike but it would be a long bumpy day on the back for a child! Experienced riders should be able to manage riding a low geared Cross bike. There is also an option of only riding one of the two legs. All children will need assigned, consented adult supervision.
Below is a download of the route. we will leave from Preston Park around 10am
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/15536642
Bookings can be made by email to charlie@ppycc.org.uk
Cost- £12 per adult and £6 per child
There will be some small extra costs for shared food and petrol etc
Sleeping arrangements -25 bunks in three rooms and room for 16 -20 tents. Sleeping arrangements will be agreed by general consensus once numbers are confirmed.
Fully equipped Kitchen and Wash/ Shower rooms on site.
If you do not have a suitable bike we may be able to lend you one. Just ask
Any questions about contact Charlie Booth or Ed Raynard, Hope to hear from you soon!