Waresley & Gransden Woods is important to describe accurately: it’s primarily a conservation woodland landscape, and it is not a purpose-built MTB trail centre. For an eMTB directory, that means the value is in the surrounding bridleway and byway-style links rather than in advertising it as a feature-led MTB venue. If you’re building local loops, this area can add woodland character—seasonal mud, leaf litter, and short linking tracks—but it requires careful route choice and good etiquette.
For eMTB riders, the sensible use case is gentle exploring and linking rides rather than fast descending. Think “quiet countryside and woodland edges” riding: steady cruising, low technicality, and a focus on access and respect for other users. If you want graded trails, jumps or enduro-style lines, pick a trail centre instead. If you want calm off-road mileage in Cambridgeshire with woodland scenery, this can be a useful ingredient—as long as you stick strictly to rights of way and any permitted cycling routes.
Key information
| Web address | https://www.wildlifebcn.org/ |
| Post Code | SG19 3BA Get Directions |
| Uplift / entry cost (adult) | £0 |
| Pass options | None |
| Bike hire eMTB hire | No No |
| Parking | Small/limited (confirm local guidance; do not obstruct lanes) |
| eMTB policy | Only ride where cycling is explicitly permitted (rights of way); do not assume all woodland paths are rideable |
| Trails | Bridleway-style, low feature density; condition-dependent in wet weather |
| Uplift type | None |
| Best for | Quiet exploring; gentle off-road mileage (not technical MTB) |
Facilities
Cost and uplift
No uplift and no formal entry cost. The “cost” is mainly travel and self-supported riding.
Bike hire
No on-site hire.
Parking and arrival
Parking is limited; use only the indicated areas and avoid causing obstruction in rural lanes.
Trails and riding style
Low-feature, conservation-landscape riding. Best approached as bridleway linking rather than “trail centre laps”.
Facilities
No trail-centre facilities; plan self-supported.
What to know before you go
This is a conservation-focused landscape. Stick to permitted routes, ride quietly, and avoid saturated ground where damage is likely.
Last updated: January 2026