welcome to the forest!
We run a special session on the last Saturday of every month at 8.45am from Babylon.Eco
Book your space and come along for an introductory 45-60 minute (4 - 5 mile) run with the Ashdown Forest Trail Runners on the last Saturday of every month. Ideal for those first miles with our wonderful group, for those wanting to gain confidence on the trails and hills… or just taking on an easy trail run with other runners!
We will run together and chat about your goals, the sessions we organise, what we do as runners and why we are such a lovely group that you’d hopefully like to be a part of.
You’ll meet some of the group, get to know us and try out the Ashdown Forest trails within an inclusive and safe environment. Plus, no fear of getting lost or left behind!
Although some trail experience is good, it’s definitely not essential. The session is suitable to current runners who are comfortable under 12min/miles.
Please enquire directly for more ‘beginner’ style sessions, or runners over 12min/miles, due to the nature of our routes and group we can organise a seperate session, when there is demand.
Please come ‘run ready’ to Babylon Eco (Duddleswell,TN22 3JP) for 8.45am, ready to run at 9am, on the last Saturday of each month. Stop for a coffee and chat after if you can, as The Kitchen will be open by then.
Car parking available at Babylon Eco.
Note: Trail shoes and weather appropriate clothing are expected. If you have any medication conditions the coach or run leader needs to be aware of, please advise us using the form below and on the day.
To book your space, you must complete the form so we know that you are joining us for this session.
If you love to run, then come and join us!
Various sessions are held across the week, to cater for different paces and distances.
regular run schedule
Monday 8.45am - best described as our most ‘chatty pace’ run - come join us for a no pressure trail run approx 4-5 miles / 50-60mins. Meet Nutley Memorial Hall
Thursday 2pm - For the more regular runner, distance approx 10k / 60-70mins, on the trails. Still a social run, but expect to cover a continuous distance. Meet Nutley Memorial Hall
Saturday 8am - Wake up your weekend! Usually a longer run for 90 minutes+ so we can take on some adventurous routes (must be able to run 8miles+ or be nearly able to) . Meet at Fords Green, Nutley
Please note: Our run schedule is different in the school holidays. The schedule is communicated to everyone on our WhatsApp group an a regular basis. Individuals also post on the WhatsApp group if they are running and are happy to run with others when they go. RSVPs are requried from all runners.