The Best Mountain Bike Trails in United Kingdom

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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Offa's Dyke (in reverse) towards Llandegla

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Johnz2009

Distance

25.08mi

Elevation +

2887f

TrailRank

34

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This is the Offa's Dyke route heading towards World's End and towards Llandegla Forest. Done in what could be considered reverse, so probably best for those days when it's not too busy as the path is quire narrow in sect...

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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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Walton East -Llys y Fran.

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keithdevonald

Distance

14.60mi

Elevation +

1690f

TrailRank

33

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A circular route around the dam with 12 sections added with a nice mixture of blue and red graded trails . Although the sections were short in length, it was a good and varied tough short and sharp. Quite muddy too on so...

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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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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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Ulva and Gometra

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davemorris20

Distance

20.14mi

Elevation +

2139f

TrailRank

33

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Ulva ferry is £6 each plus 50p each for the bikes. There is more to do in Ulva and Gometra than can be covered in a day, so take some time to enjoy these beautiful Islands. It's a solid quad bike track all the way with p...

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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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AVIEMORE: Inverdruie to Loch Morlich Circuit

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RickyBaird

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Distance

18.33mi

Elevation +

735f

TrailRank

32

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ROTHIEMURCHUS Inverdruie - Loch Morlich Circuit. A great full day bike ride from the 'IN YOUR ELEMENT' Bike Hire shop at Inverdruie. We took the road down via BLACKPARK, down to the Cafe/Car Park at Loch An Eilein, ...

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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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