Mountain Biking Stayover Camp | Surrey Hills

Name: Mountain Biking Stayover Camp | Surrey Hills
Start: 2025-08-28T09:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-08-29T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Hurtwood Hideout and Cafe, Holmbury St Mary

Schedule

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 09:30 am to Fri, 29 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Hurtwood Hideout and Cafe, Holmbury St Mary | Dorking, EN

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
Welcome to Marmalade MTB’s brand-new Mountain Biking Stayover Camp – the ultimate two-day, one-night immersion into the thrilling world of off-road cycling for young adventurers! We’re really excited about this unique experience at the fantastic Hurtwood Hideout, nestled right here in the stunning Surrey Hills.
This isn’t just about riding bikes; it’s about building confidence, picking up essential life skills, and making brilliant memories in a safe, supportive, and incredibly fun environment. Whether your child is already a keen rider or eager to discover the joys of mountain biking, this camp is designed to ignite their passion and equip them with skills for life, both on and off the trails.
What to expect: Two days of adventure & learning
Our friendly, professional Marmalade MTB guides will lead small groups, ensuring every child receives plenty of personalised attention and encouragement. Alongside exhilarating rides, we’ve packed the camp with interactive workshops focused on outdoor adventure skills.
Day 1 Highlights:
- Arrival & welcome: Settle into the Hurtwood Hideout with a warm welcome, snacks, and a brief introduction
- Mountain bike briefing & core skills: Get set for the trails with essential bike checks and a review of fundamental riding techniques
- Guided ride: Holmbury Hill: Explore the amazing woodland trails of Holmbury Hill, putting those new skills into practice
- Essential outdoor adventure skills (Part 1): Dive into basic navigation, route planning, and contingency planning – crucial skills for any outdoor enthusiast
- Camp life & evening fun: Pitch tents or settle into your rooms before enjoying a communal barbeque or campfire dinner, followed by games and campfire stories
Day 2 Highlights:
- Breakfast & refuel: Start the day right with a delicious breakfast at the Hideout
- Trailside repairs & essential kit: Get hands-on with an interactive session covering basic trailside repairs and what essential gear to pack
- Outdoor adventure skills (Part 2) & wrap-up: Round off the camp with basic bike maintenance and a Q&A session, consolidating all the new knowledge
- Guided ride & skills practice: Head back out onto Holmbury Hill to practise staged trailside repairs and put your navigational skills to the test
- Each session is packed with adventure, exploration, and plenty of smiles as we discover the incredible Surrey Hills. We pride ourselves on creating a super relaxed and sociable atmosphere where young riders feel comfortable, confident, and ready to explore!
Qualified, experienced and fully insured guides
Your children will be in the safe and capable hands of our experienced and fully qualified local guides/instructors who have full first aid training, enhanced DBS checks, and inside-out knowledge of the Surrey Hills trails.