Good evening all - I'm new to the forum and am in seek of some help or answers to my questions... hopefully I've not put people off with the title of the post (I appreciate that biking isn't to everyones liking!)
I am an avid biker and have been involved in quite a few clubs that have been setup by or in conjunction with local councils; Im based in Milton Keynes and one that may well be known is the bike park in Woburn sands. I have reached a point where I am, quite frankly, bored of having to tidy up after what feels like a large portion of the people that take part in the sport - litter and bad practices do quite well to tarnish the image of the sport and I dislike being tarred with the same brush!
What I am seeking is a small portion of woodland that I could rent and use to build some obstacles in to ride. I won't profess to have no impact on the land, but it will be treated well and there will be no mess or litter - like every other user on this forum I adore the peace and quiet of the country and the escape from the world, I just do something a bit different to enjoy that time away. The land would not be opened up to every man and his bike either, it would be a very private affair and there would be no commercial pursuit or setup.
I guess I am asking a few questions here:
- does anyone have woodland that they would be interested in renting in this area - a few acres would more than suffice and it would be on an annual and ongoing basis
- what issues or concerns would any woodland owners have to this kind of proposition; I'd like to know where I've gone wrong so far as the few farmers I've approached have said no (in a polite manner to be fair)
- any other suggestions as I've tried going to see people to no avail so far
Finally I'd just like to apologise to anyone who doesn't approve or isn't a fan of what I'm asking for - I hope I've not offended anyone and any help will be gratefully received. I look forward to any responses.