The Best Mountain Bike Trails in England (United Kingdom)

New Addington - Farleigh - Chelsham - Woldingham Loop MTB XC

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GregKrolak

Distance

24.20mi

Elevation +

1759f

TrailRank

35

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As much off road as possible following bridleways and linking them. Couple of fantastic singletracks, quick descents and couple of paths affected by horses - bumpy. In overall - really good route !

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Maidenbower - Tilgate park

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LatinKarl

Distance

10.52mi

Elevation +

387f

TrailRank

35

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This is a relaxed,mixed, trip with mountain bike, but can be done just hiking too. Some parts of the trip require to walk instead of pedalling.

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Birmingham canal Loop -- Worcester and Grand Union

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davidbuglass

Distance

38.10mi

Elevation +

2083f

TrailRank

35

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Canal loop from Harborne (join canal at Somerset Road bridge) via Worcester Canal (first section), Stratford Canal until Kingswood Junction, then Grand Union Canal. 3 1/2 hours to 8 hours depending on stops. Lots of good...

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Riverside Caravan Park to Burraton Reservoir

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BDon57

Distance

28.95mi

Elevation +

1585f

TrailRank

34

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Whatever you do don't use the riverside path from the camp. Go up past McDonald's & turn left. I met every arsehole that walks their dog telling me these HUGE FIELDS are not for cyclists. I'm a 62 year old menace! Despit...

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Pub to Pub loop, Akeman street figure of eight

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Smiddy

Distance

11.38mi

Elevation +

666f

TrailRank

34

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Pub to pub loop, Akeman street figure of eight. Easy 11 mile loop approx 50/50 on off road using bridleways, bluebell wood section can be very muddy in winter and drag on into spring if very wet, caution at mile 6 on ...

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Martlesham-Felixstowe

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LOLARIOS

Distance

21.25mi

Elevation +

571f

TrailRank

34

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This is a circular route only suitable for mountain bikes. Much of it uses dirt tracks, country lanes and paths. As such, it is a wonderful way to safely see this delightful part of Suffolk. Also, there are several very ...

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Bamford - Derwent

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Extreme Motorhoming Adventures

Distance

23.34mi

Elevation +

3684f

TrailRank

34

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This is a brutal mountain bike ride, even on our eBikes. It had moments of brilliance but overall the terrain was too rocky to power through up hill on the eBikes. If you don't mind fair bit of pushing then fill your boo...

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Vinny's Revenge - Wildboarclough - Gradbach - Flash - Three Shires Head

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Johnz2009

Distance

17.19mi

Elevation +

2198f

TrailRank

34| 4.0

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Wildboarclough - Gradbach - Flash - Three Shires Head Quite difficult in wet conditions, although ascents not too technical. I marked the ride as difficult, though in drier conditions it may be on the easier side of d...

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Canterbury - Wistable - Herne bay ( Kent - England )

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Alejandro1967

Distance

16.46mi

Elevation +

705f

TrailRank

34

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The "Crab and Winkle way", opened in 1999, it forms part of National Route 1 and takes its name from the railway line that once ran between the two towns (Canterbury - Wistable)until 1952. Really nice and peaceful route...

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Stratford upon Avon to Birmingam by canal

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davidbuglass

Distance

28.43mi

Elevation +

2582f

TrailRank

34

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Great ride through great countryside. The canal was built at the start of the 19 century and features working locks and two impressive aqueducts. Not suitable for road bikes, but doable with touring bike or hybrid. Pro...

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Surrey Hills

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davemorris20

Distance

10.97mi

Elevation +

1280f

TrailRank

34

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The Surrey Hills area of outstanding natural beauty is a lovely place to plan a bike ride either on or off road. We started from a big car park with no height restriction owned by the National Trust. All they ask for is ...

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Grizedale Parkamoor

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Johnz2009

Distance

17.93mi

Elevation +

2631f

TrailRank

34

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Starting from the visitor's centre, this ride initially follows the Grizedale North Face Trail, along fun windy single track, before leaving the main trail and heading off along bridleways and through small villages. Som...

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Rattlebrook to Bleak House

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ecokestove

Distance

8.57mi

Elevation +

1017f

TrailRank

34

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Two old gits cycle along the Rattlebrook tramway to Bleak House. One gets the 'bonk' (no, it's not rude), they both get bogged down. They have a banana, a Double Decker, and a Red Bull Cola, followed by a bit of a grumbl...

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Stebbing Church to Gosfield Lake

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Warren Brown

Distance

25.04mi

Elevation +

712f

TrailRank

33

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This route takes you from Stebbing Church to Gosfield Lake using byways and farmer’s tracks where possible. There is more road usage than a lot of my trails due to the lack of linking tacks. In dry conditions this trail ...

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Banbury - Oxford via Oxford Canal

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jalfer

Distance

27.57mi

Elevation +

52f

TrailRank

33

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Route from Banbury to Oxford following the Oxford Canal. Info here It starts and ends in a train station, making it very easy to go back to the starting point in a direct 20 min journey. Note that although cycling ...

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Brighton - Sussex Downs loop.

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Jack Shepherd JK

Distance

26.90mi

Elevation +

1565f

TrailRank

33

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Brighton seafront to Saltdean - Lewes - Ditchling beacon and back to Brighton. some tricky mountain bike sections. Panoramic views over the Downs and coastline.

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LONDON MTB:St Pancras to Greenwich and back

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soruman

Distance

24.31mi

Elevation +

906f

TrailRank

33

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From St Pancras to Greenwich riding alongside Regents canal to reach Victoria Park and then Union Canal to Thames path. Little climb to Greenwich observatory . Therefore Thames path to Millenium Dome and back to st Pancr...

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The Dartmoor China clay loop

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Al_Warda

Distance

22.22mi

Elevation +

2575f

TrailRank

33

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A circumnavigation of Lee Moor China clay works through gorse, dust, sun and in bridleways and byways

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Hither Green - The City of Brighton and Hove

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Sergio Villu

Distance

56.89mi

Elevation +

2513f

TrailRank

33

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Hither Green - The City of Brighton and Hove. Classic route along countryside up to Brighton. Just doesnt need any mention the uphill at 15 km left to Brigthon, quite hard but nice views on the top.

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Alfriston

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davemorris20

Distance

11.10mi

Elevation +

938f

TrailRank

33

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Starting from a good value campsite just outside the beautiful village of Alfriston. However you do the ride, make time for a beer in one of the 15th century pubs when you have finished. There is a tea room on the first ...

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borrowdale bash

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martinspeak

Distance

19.95mi

Elevation +

2720f

TrailRank

33

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scenic loop . lots of rocky unrideable parts. technical down hills and e bike essential up hills . Good upper body work out

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MTB-Harpenden loop-40 km

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soruman

Distance

23.69mi

Elevation +

2060f

TrailRank

33| 5.0

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Nice real MTB ride through the country side and deep forests, and at only 35 minutes from Lodon by train!! We quite enjoyed these muddy trails.

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Cuxton, Ranscombe Farm, Darnley Trail, Shorne Woods

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GregKrolak

Distance

19.34mi

Elevation +

1601f

TrailRank

33

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Warning : Some gates on the way. Bike lifting required I must have lost the way a bit as all has been planned on cycle routes. links to resources attached below: Other than that very nice mountain bike trail - Ra...

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Chequerbent, Irvington pike and Great Hill circuit

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Steve Kirkman

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Distance

29.08mi

Elevation +

2037f

TrailRank

33

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This was a great ride with some steep hills, muddy tracks and some specatcular scenary. Being relativley new to the sport I found some of the area technically challenging but nonetheless a great experience. One or 2 of t...

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Oxted Toy's Hill - Ide Hill - MTB XC Ride

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GregKrolak

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Distance

27.45mi

Elevation +

2746f

TrailRank

33

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Hilly ride , mixture of bridleways, forest byways, bit of tarmac a the end. Nice views and nice climbs. It was very wet on my ride so downhill sections required caution. Carpark is free after 17:00 :) One awkward gate a...

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