A POPULAR bike track in Hook will be further expanded this spring to create a new track and three new trails.

Edenbrook Country Park bike tracks will get a new exercise zone and a shaded area for visitors as Hart District Council is planning to further enhance the site.  

Once developed, beginners will be able to have a go on a new wheeled sports track which can be ridden on by anything with wheels, including skateboards and wheelchairs.

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A 100m flow trail, with a gentle slope, will cater for riders on hybrid bikes, balance bikes, those with child seats on the back or those towing a small trailer.

More experienced riders can enjoy a more challenging 440m skills adventure trail and a new drops zone trail with progressive drops of 30, 60 and 90cm.

Callisthenic equipment will also be installed near the tracks.

Last summer, residents and site users voted between a choice of new teen items for the area.

Callisthenic equipment, which aids exercises that rely on body weight only and is suitable for both beginners and advanced users, came out as the top choice.

Cllr David Neighbour, leader of Hart District Council, said: “We are proud of our Countryside team whose forward-thinking, vision and community work continue to deliver projects such as this. These areas are essential for residents’ health and wellbeing and do a fantastic job in encouraging them to get outside, staying healthy and active.” 

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Work will begin at the end of February. 

The current pump and jump tracks will remain open as the enhancements will be installed in new areas of the site.

The council is urging everyone to stay off the new areas in development until the project is completed in May.