Cycle Hire
TrailNet has worked with a number of partners including Essex County Council, Brentwood Borough Council, Basildon Council and Sport England to establish cycle hire facilities at:
- Great Notley Country Park, Braintree
- Thorndon Country Park, Brentwood
At each site we have a range of bikes and accessories available at the following prices:
| Item | First 2 hours | Extra hour | Daily |
| Adult Bicycle | £6 | £2 | £12 |
| Child/Infant Bicycle | £4 | £1 | £8 |
| Tandem | £15 | £5 | £30 |
| Adult Tricycle | £6 | £2 | £12 |
| Trailer | £4 | £1 | £8 |
| Tagalong | £4 | £1 | £8 |
| Child Seat | £4 | £1 | £8 |
For longer term hire or for details of road, triathlon or hybrid bikes, or to enquire about our specialist bikes such as our hand-cranked four-wheeler, KMX cart and our range of tricycles suitable for those with balance problems, please contact us. We can also hire bike boxes, bags and car-mounted bike carriers.
Our cycle centres are open as follows:
Thorndon Country Park
| Days | April to October | November to March |
| Saturdays & Sundays | 10am to 4pm | Closed |
| School & Public Holidays | 10am to 4pm | Closed |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays | By appointment | By appointment |
| Other weekdays | Closed | Closed |
Great Notley Country Park
| Days | April to October | November to March |
| Saturdays & Sundays | 10am to 4pm | Closed |
| School & Public Holidays | 10am to 4pm | Closed |
| Tuesdays & Thursdays | By appointment | By appointment |
| Other weekdays | Closed | Closed |
Notes:
- With advanced notice we can occasionally arrange group hires on days when we are closed. For these and other advanced bookings (recommended for all except adult bikes), please contact us.
- We require proof of identity (e.g. driving licence or passport) and either a cash or credit card deposit before you can rent any bikes.
- All rentals include the use of a helmet, which we strongly recommend that all riders (especially children) wear whilst riding.
- All bikes and equipment must be returned by 16:00 unless otherwise agreed.
For more details or to make a booking, please call the following numbers:
Great Notley Country Park 01376 345643
Thorndon Country Park 01277 811012
General enquiries 07939 249980
