Aston Hill Bike Park is preparing to return with rebuilt trails, but riders still need to wait for an opening announcement. The park’s current update says the site and all trails remain closed.
For riders who remember the Buckinghamshire venue, this is a substantial rebuild rather than a simple reopening of the old lines. The operator’s latest description centres on a surfaced flow trail, a technical track and a further Matt Jones project.
What is being built?
The first flow trail is described as an 850m route using the former Ricochet and 4X area. Progressive jumps and drops are intended to remain rollable, giving riders a way to build confidence without committing to every feature.
A separate technical track follows the old Root Canal corridor. The park describes a much more demanding character here, so riders should check the finished grading and conditions before treating it as a warm-up lap.
An Acer/Mavrix trail associated with Matt Jones is also listed as coming soon. That is a future project, not a reason to assume it will be available on opening day.
Can you ride Aston Hill yet?
No. As checked on 6 October 2026, the Aston Hill website says the site remains closed and an opening date will be announced. Do not turn up to explore the works or use an old trail entrance.
The membership page says riding will need to be booked and availability will be restricted. Annual membership runs for 12 months from opening. Check the booking terms and current checkout price before committing; membership is not permission to ride during construction.
Why the reopening matters
Forestry England says Aston Hill closed in 2021 because of ash dieback and identifies Bike Park Chilterns CIC as the new operator under a ten-year lease.
A rebuilt venue would restore a well-known gravity riding option in the Chilterns. For eMTB riders, the useful next details are the confirmed opening date, access rules, trail grades and booking arrangements. Those matter more than an old projected opening season, and should be checked before planning a visit.