Ellesmere, Shropshire

Ellesmere Pump Track Case Study | Tarmac Pump Track Construction by Clark & Kent Contractors

Project Overview: Ellesmere Pump Track, Berwyn View, Shropshire

Clark & Kent Contractors are proud to have been selected to build the Ellesmere Pump Track, located at Berwyn View Recreation Ground in Ellesmere, Shropshire. This facility has been developed following strong community backing and consultation, with input from local schoolchildren and residents. The track is designed for cyclists, scooter riders, skateboarders and inline skaters of all ages and ability levels, delivering a durable, all-weather space for outdoor recreation.

Project Details

Location: Berwyn View, Ellesmere, Shropshire

Size and Dimensions: The track is approximately 240 metres long and 1.5 metres wide throughout its main loop.

Design Principles: A flowing layout made to maximise ride momentum and fun without needing to pedal. It includes rollers, curved banked turns, berms, and a variety of pump track features to cater to both beginners and experienced riders.

Surface & Construction Methods

The base works scoped include utilising the existing soil, installing geotextile membrane, then crushed aggregates and surfacing with specialist asphalt / tarmac wearing course. Drainage has been considered via French drains and soakaways where needed to handle wet areas. The ride surface is designed to be weather-resistant and low maintenance.

Community Engagement & Impact

The project emerged from a community-led campaign. Local young people had long expressed a desire for a pump track, and the Town Council responded by launching a crowdfunding campaign. Community consultations helped shape the design. Once complete, the track will provide an inclusive outdoor amenity, promoting health, fitness, skill-building, and offering opportunities for safe wheeled sports.

Why Ellesmere Track is Important

This track will deliver more than just cycling infrastructure. It will be a gathering point for families, youth, and outdoor enthusiasts. It's a space that supports wellbeing, builds confidence, encourages physical activity, and creates a sense of community. It's built to last, usable in all seasons, and inclusive to a wide variety of riders.

About Clark & Kent Contractors

With years of specialist experience and many successful pump track and wheeled-sports facility projects across the UK, Clark & Kent Contractors specialise in high-quality tarmac pump track construction. We manage the process from design through site prep, surfacing, finishing and handover. Our focus is on ride flow, safety, usability and creating facilities that communities value long-term.

Thinking about a pump track for your area? Contact us to discuss your ideas, feasibility, design, or to get a quote.

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