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Observation Tower and Trails at Former TRL Site, Crowthorne

South East England

Observation Tower and Trails at Former TRL Site, Crowthorne

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Observation Tower and Trails at Former TRL Site, Crowthorne

Cycling

4.7

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Running

5.0

(1)

Hiking

5.0

(1)

Location: Crowthorne, Bracknell, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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May 16, 2020

Cycling

On a new system of paths around the old Transport Research Laboratory site near Crowthorne. Currently, about 2 miles of tracks but, unfortunately, neither access to Nine Mile Ride (and the Bracknell cycling network) nor to Swinley Forest, nor (most crucially) to the Golden Retriever pub. The developers are supposedly building a pub on the site.

May 13, 2023

Cycling

Former Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) in Crowthorne Berkshire is now huge open space with now defunct, massive high speed vehicle testing berms, gravelpads and hillclimbing tracks in what used to be the home of the crash test dummies. Wide woodlands littered with well surfaced tracks perfect for running, extending a gravel ride or walking. A huge skid pan and areas once used to test ‘innovative’ ideas such as mini-roundabouts and bike paths amongst a well landscaped forest.

May 13, 2023

Cycling

The Crowthorne location that formerly housed the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has now been transformed into a vast expanse of open space. The area features a legendary and monumental high-speed …

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Best routes near Observation Tower and Trails at Former TRL Site, Crowthorne

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The Golden Retriever – Buckler's Forest Banked Curve loop from Caesar's Camp

12.9km

00:49

70m

70m

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Northern Loop Berm – Buckler's Forest Banked Curve loop from Crowthorne

4.50km

00:17

30m

30m

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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The Crooked Billet – War Horse Memorial loop from Wokingham

42.4km

02:40

260m

260m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Location: Crowthorne, Bracknell, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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