Mountain biking trails in the United Kingdom

This route is aimed at mountain bikers that don’t have a fear of heights and enjoy a good, fast descent.

Day six is the highpoint of your week's riding in every sense of the word.

This East Rhidorroch and back over Ullapool hill route is aimed at beginner to intermediate level. It can be made as long or short you like. Once you passed the bridge you can just turn around anytime you like.

Arm pumps and fast downhills, perfect for starters and pros alike.

The Loch a’ Bhraoin to Dundonnell route is an absolute gem, due to its stunning location and remoteness, you can allow yourself to really disconnect from the outside world and discover the rugged landscape of the ‘Fisherfields’ area.

A route over a well defined singletrack from Kenmore to Applecross. Excellent views of Loch Torridon to begin with, and Raasay and the Cuillin at the end as you get to Applecross. The route is mostly rideable, with just one or two little sections where some may need to get off for a few minutes.

Bakewell to Chee Dale on the old disused railway track. At just over 18.5 miles, this is a very easy route to follow, made more interesting by the 6 tunnels and many viaducts. Some being quite high above the river.

Starting at Alfriston car pay (fees apply) head straight up the hills! Stop at Birling Gap for an expensive tea and roll then of to Friston Forest for a bit of fun on the local trails before heading back to the car (includdes a 500 yard  walk with the bike across a field)

This route is ideal for riders of all abilities. You'll start at the main visitor center and work your way over Dowles Brook and back up again. It's not overly technical, however there are a few muddy sections.

Alternative Route fromForest Lodeg, Nethy Bridge to Tomintoul

An interesting cycle round Rutland Water, this route does the shortened 15.25 mile route. It can be extended to over 21 miles by taking in the Hambleton peninsular. The extra bit is described in my walking route of that area. Be aware that it can get busy on a sunny Sunday, like most tourist spots.

This route is aimed at beginner/intermediate level who can handle mixed terrain, from start to finish this one will take 2-3 hours with stops.

This 11.5 mile cycle ride uses the paths in Watermead Park, the canal paths and the paths around Abbey Park in Leicester. The route is easy and flat and off road on well made up paths, mostly tarmac. Updated 27/05/2019.

At 10.7 miles, this route is not a long one but it does have good climbs. In fact the ascent, on the road, is a bit of a roller coaster with lot of ups and downs. From the turn around point it is downhill all the way after the first fifty yards.

A multi-user route that is mainly traffic free on bridleways and forestry tracks. Please share the path responsibly and cyclists should give way to walkers and horse riders. There is one section on the highway that has very little traffic. The route passes through Canaston Wood on the Knights Way.

A Fantastic MTB route out of Brighton and up onto the South Downs way through the picturesque park and village at Stanmer (there are loads of single track bike trails through the woods to try too).

Oyster Loop Day 6 of 8, a circuit of London for hybrid bikes using Oyster stations. Uses Sustrans 1 and 177 to leave Dartford before cutting down to the Pilgrims Way, an off- and on-road traverse of the North Downs to Otford. Here it ascends the Darent Valley to reach Shoreham and Knockholt.

Following historic Tram Roads and bridleway with spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons