The Best Gravel Bike Trails in United Kingdom

Moreton - Bournemouth

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near Crossways, England (United Kingdom)

giove74

Distance: 37.44mi
Elevation +: 1893f
TrailRank: 49

Starting at Moreton first stop Durdle Door followed by Lulworth Cove, Creech, Corfe Castle, through Rempstone Heath to Studland , ferry to Sandbanks and then along the esplanade passing through Canford Cliffs, Branksome ...

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Whitefield - Blackpool

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near Whitefield, England (United Kingdom)

gironacityboy

Distance: 55.75mi
Elevation +: 1293f
TrailRank: 37

A lovely ride to the coast along canal towpaths and various National Cycle Network routes. From Preston there are more main roads but with cycle paths running adjacent. I stopped at a very nice cafe in Adlington called ...

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Kirby Knowle - Cleveland Way - South Kilvington

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near Kirby Knowle, England (United Kingdom)

badsyntax

Distance: 24.07mi
Elevation +: 1759f
TrailRank: 36

Photo ofKirby Knowle - Cleveland Way - South Kilvington

Off-road cycle required! I used a cyclocross with gravel tires. A random route that follows the Cleveland way for a big. Very hilly.

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Partridge Lakes Fisheries

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near Whitefield, England (United Kingdom)

gironacityboy

Distance: 49.11mi
Elevation +: 873f
TrailRank: 36

Great route along towpaths, single tracks and minor roads. Nice venue for lunch at Partridge Lakes Fisheries. On the way back the route did take me across a field which should be avoided.

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Street - To Middlewick Farm via Glastonbury.

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near Street, England (United Kingdom)

Danny Leeman

Distance: 9.87mi
Elevation +: 358f
TrailRank: 36

Photo ofStreet - To Middlewick Farm via Glastonbury.

The Farm shop and cafe has only been open a month making an ideal watering hole for cyclists and walkers in the shadow of Glastonbury Tor. For those seeking a cottage retreat it offers individual self catered cottages, a...

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South Kilvington - Paradise trail - Helmsley

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near South Kilvington, England (United Kingdom)

badsyntax

Distance: 48.82mi
Elevation +: 3999f
TrailRank: 35

Photo ofSouth Kilvington - Paradise trail - Helmsley

A hard route that follows the Paradise trail for a bit. The Paradise trail is mountain bike trail which cannot be completed on a road bike. Saying that, there's also a lot of tarred road cycling on this route, and due to...

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North West England : Whitefield - Knutsford - Whitefield

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near Whitefield, England (United Kingdom)

gironacityboy

Distance: 67.93mi
Elevation +: 1490f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofNorth West England : Whitefield - Knutsford - Whitefield

Starting from Whitefield tram station this route goes via Heaton Park, Altrincham, Dunham Massey & Tatton Park. Coming back via Mobberley Manchester Airport, & East Didsbury.

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North West England : Slaithwaite

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near Whitefield, England (United Kingdom)

gironacityboy

Distance: 61.51mi
Elevation +: 4980f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofNorth West England : Slaithwaite

Starting from Whitefield metro station. The route goes through Oldham, Middleton and Lees then crosses the Isle of Skye road to Holmfirth.

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Marple via canal towpaths

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near Whitefield, England (United Kingdom)

gironacityboy

Distance: 49.46mi
Elevation +: 2083f
TrailRank: 33

This route passes through Heaton Park, & Moston then joins the Rochdale Canal in Ancoats on Varley Street. The route continues along towpaths to Marple where there are 3 pubs & 2 cafès to grab a bite to eat. The route th...

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North West England : Whitefield - Glossop - Whitefield

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near Whitefield, England (United Kingdom)

gironacityboy

Distance: 52.82mi
Elevation +: 2411f
TrailRank: 31

Photo ofNorth West England : Whitefield - Glossop - Whitefield

This route starts at Whitefield tram station. Then it passes through Heaton Park, Audenshaw, and Glossop. Then it takes the Longdendale trail and comes out half way up the Woodhead Pass. It then descends into Hollingw...

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15km Cycle path Barmouth to Dolgellau

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near Barmouth, Wales (United Kingdom)

hickmagp

Distance: 18.61mi
Elevation +: 659f
TrailRank: 31

Photo of15km Cycle path Barmouth to Dolgellau

This is a nice traffic free cycle path (apart from start in Barmouth). It crosses the estuary on the old wooden railway bridge. Then follows the disused railway track to Dolgellau. Each way is about 15km (9 miles). Mostl...

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Gravel ride across Kent county from Canterbury

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near Archidiocese of Canterbury, England (United Kingdom)

Valentina Bona

Distance: 25.11mi
Elevation +: 735f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofGravel ride across Kent county from Canterbury

Wonderful ride to discover the county of Kent, guided by my friend Jacob along a circular route starting and finishing in Canterbury. The track is accessible to everyone, the height difference is minimal and distributed ...

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North-West England : Sowerby Bridge

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near Whitefield, England (United Kingdom)

gironacityboy

Distance: 55.16mi
Elevation +: 2208f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofNorth-West England : Sowerby Bridge

Starting and finishing near Whitefield tram station this route goes via Heywood and eventually reaches Rochdale Canal. You follow this to Sowerby Bridge. I stopped in Hebden Bridge (just before SB) for lunch where there ...

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Swanage to Wareham via Studland, Old Harry Rocks, Ballard Down, Durlston, Priests Way to Corfe

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near Swanage, England (United Kingdom)

cjbelsten

Distance: 28.15mi
Elevation +: 2037f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofSwanage to Wareham via Studland, Old Harry Rocks, Ballard Down, Durlston, Priests Way to Corfe

Challenging tracks and bridleways. Very Muddy, slippery stoney, paths. Wld be easier in the summer - obviously. Would make a few changes next time perhaps such as continuing along the Purbeck way to Ulwell off Ballard Do...

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North-West England : Knutsford

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near Whitefield, England (United Kingdom)

gironacityboy

Distance: 56.30mi
Elevation +: 1158f
TrailRank: 30

This route starts at Whitefield tram station and where possible avoids main roads. It goes along tracks on the way to Pendlebury & Swinton. It passes through Eccles & eventually passes through Dunham Massey Park and then...

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Dorchester to Swanage via Wareham Forests and Heathlands and Purbeck Hills

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near Dorchester, England (United Kingdom)

cjbelsten

Distance: 36.53mi
Elevation +: 1325f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofDorchester to Swanage via Wareham Forests and Heathlands and Purbeck Hills

Nice to see recent improvements made to the NCN2 finally by the council. Challenging coming down the Purbeck Way into Ulwell, extremely rutted, very stoney. Not sure if there was an easier way down. Magnificent views do...

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Whitby cinder trail - Robin hoods bay - whitby abbey

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near Whitby, England (United Kingdom)

James Clayton 1

Distance: 14.81mi
Elevation +: 794f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofWhitby cinder trail - Robin hoods bay - whitby abbey

Used a hybrid bike with fatter tyres than my trek due to the terrain . We did it back to the pop up campsite near the Abbey .

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Bath campsite to Bristol , old railway off road route .

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near Twerton, England (United Kingdom)

James Clayton 1

Distance: 27.01mi
Elevation +: 338f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofBath campsite to Bristol , old railway off road route .

Bath campsite to Bristol , old railway off road route . 27 miles on asphalt. Add in Bath with 3 mikes of tow path .

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Lon Eifion bike trail

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near Bryncir, Wales (United Kingdom)

hickmagp

Distance: 13.91mi
Elevation +: 456f
TrailRank: 29

This section of the lon Eifion bike trail is traffic free and a nice smooth tarmac surface. We parked at Brynic where there is parking for about 6 cars then cycled to Penygrose where we stopped at the vineyard which has ...

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Maiden Castle, The Winterbornes and Frome Valley

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near Poundbury, England (United Kingdom)

cjbelsten

Distance: 9.02mi
Elevation +: 348f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofMaiden Castle, The Winterbornes and Frome Valley

Lovely 1hr route around Dorchester starting going around Maiden Castle - Europe's most impressive Iron Age Fort. Down across a muddy field, (when it should have been frozen) and along the Winterborne. Across a busy road,...

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Brockenhurst - Burley loop

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near Brockenhurst, England (United Kingdom)

cjbelsten

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Distance: 29.10mi
Elevation +: 1253f
TrailRank: 28

easy and beautiful loop on a mixture of road, hard packed and loose gravel trails. Using a gravel bike with 35mm Schwalbe All Round G-One tyres - a good choice.

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Glastonbury - Yeovil

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near Glastonbury, England (United Kingdom)

cjbelsten

Distance: 18.97mi
Elevation +: 896f
TrailRank: 27

Perhaps wouldn't try the B3151, which although a B road was extremely busy with impatient drivers. Coming off this road (Huish Lane) allowed an exploration through the very muddy Somerton woods. Beautiful autumnal wood b...

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9.7km one way (19.4km return) Colliers Way cycle track

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near Great Elm, England (United Kingdom)

hickmagp

Distance: 12.04mi
Elevation +: 371f
TrailRank: 27

Photo of9.7km one way (19.4km return) Colliers Way cycle track

This is an almost completely traffic-free route along the picturesque Sustrans Route 24 (the Colliers Way) from Mells to Radstock & back. This is also a fairly flat route (there is a gentle hill in the middle but fairly ...

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Castle Cary to Yeovil via Alfred Tower and Stourhead

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near Lamyatt, England (United Kingdom)

cjbelsten

Distance: 40.96mi
Elevation +: 2129f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofCastle Cary to Yeovil via Alfred Tower and Stourhead

Excellent route | Ride 1 of mini-bikepacking adventure Somerset/Dorset Border Gravel ride, varied surfaces, mostly very quiet roads, narrow country lanes. Last stop at Sherborne before Yeovil.

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