Mountain biking trails in England
United Kingdom
England’s mountain bike routes are as versatile as the country itself: the routes lead along the coastline, rivers, through forests and over broad hills. The endless variety of trails offers the ideal route for everyone – whether you are new to mountain biking or you are an expert, you will find exciting trails. Well-maintained bike parks all over the country make adrenalin-junkies’ hearts beat faster: Cannock Chase, Hamsterley Forest, Sherwood Pines and Hadleigh Park are the places to go.
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The 10 most beautiful mountain biking trails in England
Mountain Biking
· East England
The Lime Burner Trail - Thetford Forest (High Lodge)
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
moderate
14.3 km
1:05 h
55 m
55 m
The Lime Burner Trail is a red graded and fully signposted 9 mile/15Km route through the heart of Thetford Forest, starting and ending at High Lodge.
Mountain Biking
· Lake District
The Witches & The Fox (Grizedale Forest)
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
moderate
22.2 km
2:55 h
484 m
467 m
A semi challenging route starting at the Grizedale Visitor Centre and taking in some of the lesser ridden trails around the forest and surrounding area.
Mountain Biking
· East England
The Beater Trail - Thetford Forest (High Lodge)
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
easy
16.8 km
1:15 h
64 m
65 m
A signposted and relatively easy 6 or 10.5 mile Blue graded MTB Trail through the heart of the beautiful Thetford Forest that's readily accessible to riders of all ability levels.
Mountain Biking
· East England
Kings Forest Cycle Rides - Heaths Circular Ride – Oases of Calm
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.7 km
3:00 h
63 m
63 m
King’s Forest, named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary, offers acres of trees, sweeping heathland, wide open skies and plenty of solitude.
Mountain Biking
· East England
The Poacher Trail - Thetford Forest (Brandon Country Park)
recommended route
Difficulty
S0
easy
9.1 km
0:45 h
49 m
49 m
An easy ex-blue graded trail that makes use of the forest roads and wide paths around Brandon Country Park, in the heart of Thetford Forest.
Mountain Biking
· East England
The Newmarket Rides - Moulton Circuit
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.3 km
1:00 h
113 m
113 m
The Travel & Trade Route - An 8 mile (13 Km) circular route with on and off road sections.
Mountain Biking
· East England
King’s Forest Cycle Rides – Plantations and Clearings
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.1 km
3:00 h
73 m
73 m
King’s Forest, named to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary, offers acres of trees, sweeping heathland, wide open skies and plenty of solitude.
Mountain Biking
· East England
The Newmarket Rides - Gazeley Circuit - Off Road Route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.1 km
1:00 h
95 m
95 m
The Deer & Beer alternative Route - A 7 mile (11 Km) circular route that includes on and off road sections.
Mountain Biking
· Lake District
The Moor Top Trail - Grizedale Forest
recommended route
Difficulty
S0
easy
10.8 km
1:05 h
152 m
140 m
One of the official and entirely non-technical MTB routes out of Grizedale, all on fire roads with one or two sections of tarmac to link them together.
Mountain Biking
· East England
The Viking Trail - Tunstall Forest
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
moderate
16.1 km
1:20 h
28 m
28 m
A fully signed 16Km/10 mile route through the beautiful Tunstall Forest on this Red Graded MTB Trail.
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Hope-3 Reservoirs MTB Circular by Tim
Photo: Tim Starsmeare, Community
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Photo: Tim Starsmeare, Community
September 21, 2023
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Fantastic ride and views. thank you for creating this me and my partner loved it.
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HiR2Feizor SHORTER MTB Loop - 25.3km by Wayne
September 13, 2023
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The end of the route from Arcow quarry is footpath so we finished the ride on the main road to Horton in Ribblesdale 😩
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Around Turville 16m by Neil
September 10, 2023
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very nice ride
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