Swinley Bike Hub Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 167 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People consistently praise the incredibly friendly and professional staff and instructors who make every coaching session highly engaging, supportive, and carefully tailored to individual riding goals. Reviewers also love the exceptionally well-maintained bikes and the remarkably smooth hire process, ensuring a fantastic and memorable day out exploring the forest trails. However, some customers also noted occasional minor mechanical issues with rented equipment, such as front shocks being accidentally locked or bike chains coming off during rides. A few visitors additionally mentioned that the forest tracks could occasionally feel quite rocky or that the physically demanding sessions left younger participants pretty tired by the end.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In advance of an event I decided to have some coaching as I'd never been on a mountain bike before. Brendan 's enthusiasm, experience and thoughtful approach mean that I've improved well beyond where... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Swinley provided us with bikes and an instructor for a morning of trail riding. We had an introduction to riding the bikes and getting used to the brakes, gears and trails in the area closest to the B... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the staff are really friendly and super helpful. When we first visited Swinley I'd never been on any trails before but booked coaching so I could take my son and since then we have upgraded our ge... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an absolutely brilliant time at Swinley Bike Hub! The kids had a fab day — the whole place is perfect for families. The trails are really well-designed, with great flow and plenty of variety,... See more


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  1. Cycling Park
  2. Bicycle Club

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Welcome to Swinley Bike Hub - Swinley Forest Trail Centre. All weather trail centre. Hire a bike, ride the trails, wash your bike, visit our shop.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parent and child jump coaching with Aiden

We did a parent and child coaching session with Aiden.

Learning jumps and drops. Aiden was a great coach providing verbal feedback but also video so you could see exactly what he meant to then work on next time. Hard work but great fun.

Hired 2 hard tails as well.

Weather was pretty awful but stopped raining when we got there and didn't stop us having fun.....just got a tad muddy 🤣

23 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff very kind and helpful

Staff very kind and helpful, my son really liked hired bike, area very beautiful for ride bike and for me to have an amazing walk, love it!!

10 January 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

While the booking was fine

While the booking was fine, staff just ignored me then served someone before me! 3 people on the till different times! The only good thing was the young lad who sorted me with my bike!

3 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service and Great Bike

Cycled to Swinley Forest on New Year's Eve with my Sons to do the MTB trails - but without my mountain bike! Although have done the trails on my Hybrid before decided to do a last minute hire on arrival - not in advance. despite appearing very busy there with pre books the guys found me a bike which was in awesome condition with a drop post and 1 x 12 speed and we had a great time. A really high spec hardtail. The trails are awesome too, well laid out and something for all abilities. All round great stuff. Highly recommended. Thanks Swinley Bike Hub and the Crown Estate.

31 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

When I arrived my bike was prepped and…

When I arrived my bike was prepped and ready. I was taken through the gear settings and shown where everything was.
I had forgotten my own helmet so was offered one with the bike.
Thestaff all know their stuff and are very helpful!

30 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience was thrilling and quite…

The experience was thrilling and quite horrifyingly fun and I really enjoyed this sporty activity towards getting happily exhausted for the night afterwards. I had fun despite getting used to using enough strength for the rougher trails but overall, 5 out of 5 for me! If you love twirling around snakey paths and flying down hills, you don't need to think twice for this place.

30 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mud, Smiles & Perfect Rides at Swinley!

We had an absolutely brilliant time at Swinley Bike Hub! The kids had a fab day — the whole place is perfect for families. The trails are really well-designed, with great flow and plenty of variety, and the downhill sections were a big hit with all of us. The bike hire process was completely flawless — quick, easy, and super friendly.
If there’s one thing the place is missing, it’s a small changing room for riders to get into clean clothes after ending up muddy from head to toe :)
Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be back! 🚴‍♂️✨

7 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic singletrack tour

Fantastic singletrack tour session with Simon. As a beginner I got a ton of guidance and comfort which was key to discover and appreciate this exciting sport in the beautiful setting of Swinley forest. Highly recommended

11 November 2025
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