The Best Mountain Bike Trails in England (United Kingdom)

Okehampton to Dinger Tor

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ecokestove

Distance

10.52mi

Elevation +

1575f

TrailRank

33

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Three old chaps cycle to Dinger Tor, eat bananas and Mars bars, have a bit of a grumble. I find I have left my drink behind, but Graham rescues me! Richard examines bits of granite with a loupe (a small magnifying glass)...

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LAP-MTB The South downs loop from Brighton-

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soruman

Distance

49.67mi

Elevation +

4288f

TrailRank

32

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SPECTACULAR bike route along the South Downs. Quite strenuous in some sections as you will have to deal with long and step climbs, although you will get in exchange magnificent long views. When cycling along the cli...

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Loop round Win Hill

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Adrian Lane

Distance

11.78mi

Elevation +

1549f

TrailRank

32

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Lovely route weather dry or wet with some astounding views. Forms part of a larger loop if you want to cross the A57 and climb again

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Cycling from East London to Dartford

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ricrdoo

Distance

44.28mi

Elevation +

1850f

TrailRank

32

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A cycling day-trip from last summer, totally recommended! The route basically follows the National Cycle Network, it's a mix of roads and trails. I did it with a hybrid bike and my friend did it with a mountain bike.

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North Downs Way - Mountain Bike alternative day 3/3

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GregKrolak

Distance

48.25mi

Elevation +

2297f

TrailRank

32

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North Downs Way - Mountain Bike Alternative Day 3 Section from Hollingbourne to Dover The easiest section - quite a lot of tarmac compared to previous 2 sections. Also a lot less ascent / descent. Best tried in dry ...

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North Downs Way - Mountain Bike alternative day 2/3

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GregKrolak

Distance

49.92mi

Elevation +

3760f

TrailRank

32

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Section of the trail between Oxted and Hollingbourne ( MTB version ) gravel version also exists but I've not done it. Epic ! Trail avoids footpaths and gates and stays as close to the NDW walking route as possible....

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North Downs Way - Mountain Bike alternative day 1/3

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GregKrolak

Distance

51.35mi

Elevation +

3615f

TrailRank

32

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Trail avoids footpaths and gates and stays as close to the NDW walking route as possible. More description here: This can be done in stages or as one 3 day bikepacking trip. Trail avoids footpaths and gates and sta...

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Wye - Chilham - King Wood Wye Loop

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GregKrolak

Distance

20.81mi

Elevation +

1581f

TrailRank

32

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Nice loop from Wye - Free parking - Cafe stop in picturesque Chilham, King Wood and back to Wye. Linking Trail forks sections in the area. ( Two kissing gates on the way - bike lifing required but detour is possible ) C...

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Kentmere - Garburn Pass. Lake District. 16.9.2014

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Big Stoozer

Distance

21.79mi

Elevation +

2490f

TrailRank

32

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A BLAST FROM THE PAST. Windermere Overnighter. Day 1. Kentmere - Garburn Pass. Lake District. Cumbria. https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/734... Tuesday 16th September 2014. PHOTO SLIDESHOW of the trail. Di...

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Cut Gate North to South

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Debra Bushby

Distance

21.61mi

Elevation +

1821f

TrailRank

32

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From Penistone to Bamford railway stations via Langsett and Cut Gate. Tough route with lots of rough stuff, wet stuff (even on hottest day of the year so far) and steep stuff. Need full concentration on the path which is...

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Butley-Orford-Tunstall Forest

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LOLARIOS

Distance

21.50mi

Elevation +

141f

TrailRank

32

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A mountain bike cycle ride mostly on free traffic paths. We parked the car at Butley Village Hall where this route starts, cycling on a quiet lane to Chillesford. Here we went off road following the Suffolk Coastal Path...

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Erewash valley trail

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NichHolb1

Distance

28.85mi

Elevation +

341f

TrailRank

32

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Easy flat route with nice scenery. Plenty of pubs along canal. Nice coffee and cake stop (cooked food if you want it) at half way point Attenborough nature reserve.

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Bridport - Crossways

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pengl63

Distance

26.63mi

Elevation +

1975f

TrailRank

32

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90% track, 10% quiet roads. Ideal during dry weather, in summer a small amount of the tracks have stingers.

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Cold Aston - Naunton Folly Farm MTB over public path

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williamski

Distance

4.57mi

Elevation +

272f

TrailRank

32

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My first UK recording of a mtb track. I followed a public footpath close to Folly Farm. Some path was badly maintained or I couldn't find a passage so I went back. Like a big stretch of land was freshly ploughed. Ther...

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Paddington to Leighton Buzzard

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Pedee

Distance

58.50mi

Elevation +

364f

TrailRank

32

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Towpath ride along Grand union canal day 1 of an annual three day charity bike ride supporting Mencap. Total of 30 riders

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Castleton - MamTor - Brough - Bamford - LadyBower

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Extreme Motorhoming Adventures

Distance

22.37mi

Elevation +

2887f

TrailRank

31

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This is a superb circular bike ride around Castleton. It starts by riding up the "broken road" out of Castleton then heads Across the highland and down into Brough. Then it climbs again around Bamford with fantastic view...

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2016-08-08 Strines Mtb Loop

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caspertheghost

Distance

13.38mi

Elevation +

1988f

TrailRank

31

Starting from Low Bradfield, park next to bowling green. Starting on road up hill some bridal way and then up to Black Tar view point overlooking Derwent Vally, windy and boggy at top but nice smooth run back down. Back...

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South Cerney Lakes Cricklade 2017-05-07

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caspertheghost

Distance

19.01mi

Elevation +

364f

TrailRank

31

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mostly flat and trail with some road sections. Dry and dusty May Sunday. Quiet trails. Cricklade Church is impressive.

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Stokenchurch to Henley Round Trip

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Sally Bartlett

Distance

38.14mi

Elevation +

2316f

TrailRank

31

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Lots of fast gravel tracks, short sharp chiltern hills, a cruise through Henley-on-Thames and some amazing countryside.

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Aston on Clum to Long Mynd and Church Stretton

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Extreme Motorhoming Adventures

Distance

29.12mi

Elevation +

2953f

TrailRank

31

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We did this ride on eBikes, there are many serious inclines so you need to be really fit to do this unassisted but it would be possible. I think we found the best pub and beer garden in Church Stretton, Less busy but a v...

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LAP-MTB-Haslemere and Liphook loop

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soruman

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Distance

35.90mi

Elevation +

4190f

TrailRank

31

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Strenuous but satisfactory offroad loop around Haslemere and Liphook. You will follow quite nice paths and single tracks in the middle of the forest. Avoid wet winter days as even in mid summer we found some muddy sectio...

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Park Road to Rivington Pike circuit

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Steve Kirkman

Distance

13.47mi

Elevation +

869f

TrailRank

31

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A good ride much of it is on road but once you are about 3km away from the summit it goes into tracks. There are plenty of other routes to bear off on once you get near the Pike if you decide to extend your off road piec...

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Cheddar Gorge

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davemorris20

Distance

20.58mi

Elevation +

1404f

TrailRank

31

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Cheddar Gorge is the main focus of this ride from Chris Sidwells book 'wild cycling'. Sustained but never too steep, it leads to a great view over the Somerset levels and the Bristol Channel. If you do follow the route, ...

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Whitefield to Greenmount

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UKBiker

Distance

23.55mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

31

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Route takes you along the outwood trail and parts of the national cycle route 6. Along the Bolton Rochdale canal Passing through Nob End, Mosses Gate woods and Leverhulme Park. 7 Acre Park, Tonge Moor, and reaches its hi...

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South East London MTB - XC

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GregKrolak

Distance

40.64mi

Elevation +

2641f

TrailRank

31

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Mixture of minor road, byways , bridleways in South East London joined in 65k loop. Off road bike with front suspension recommended. Some uphills and downhills. Surprisingly good route.

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