| Route |
Contributor |
Last Updated |
Where |
Distance |
Tags |
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WMB 24 Isle of Purbeck (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Bournemouth
|
24.3km |
Recreational, MTB, Intermediate, Offroad, Scenic |
| Good all year but watch out for slippery descent at Old Harry after heavy rain. |
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WMB 57 Grizedale, Cumbria (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Kendal
|
37km |
Recreational, MTB, Intermediate, Rough |
| The combination of the all-weather North Face trail and rocky natural tracks means this route is enjoyable all year round, even when wet. |
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WMB 23 Lake Vyrnwy, Mid Wales (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Shrewsbury
|
18.7km |
Recreational, Intermediate, Offroad |
| This is a great all-weather ride with almost all the tracks hard packed. Its also not over-popular so not overcrowded. |
|
WMB 23 Presli Mountains, Pembrokeshire (Intermediate/Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
Wales >
Newport
|
35.8km |
Recreational, MTB, Intermediate, Difficult, Offroad |
| Officially, spring and summer only - the drier the better. |
|
WMB 27 Snowdon, Wales (Intermediate/Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
Wales >
Bangor
|
15.8km |
Recreational, MTB, Intermediate, Difficult, Offroad |
| Voluntary ban on mountain bikers runs from May-October, between 5pm and 9am. Out of this period you can ride any time. Trails can be crowded at weekend, and be aware of the severe weather/mountain conditions on Snowdon. |
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WMB 27 Settle, North Yorkshire (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Leeds
|
40.9km |
MTB, Difficult, Offroad, Scenic |
| Apart form the first open moorland crossing to Malham Tarn, the limestone landscape keeps this route pretty well drained all year round. Despite lots of tourists, there's room for everyone. A year-round ride. |
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WMB 23 Bingley, Yorkshire (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Bradford
|
20.9km |
Recreational, MTB, Smooth, Basic, Offroad |
| This is an all year round route and the moorland tracks are well drained, although when the river is high the ford crossing is best left alone, no matter how brave you are! |
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WMB 26 Christmas Hill, Warwickshire (Beginner/Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Warwick
|
24.3km |
MTB, Basic, Intermediate, Offroad |
| The festive period is the obvious choice, and damp weather actually works best here as some of the bridleways can be a bit corrugated in summer. |
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WMB 26 Christmas Gorse, Buckinghamshire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Aylesbury
|
27.8km |
MTB, Intermediate, Offroad, Rural |
| In dry conditions, much of this route crosses farmed fields, which vary from cloggy to impassable after wet winter weather. |
|
WMB 26 Aviemore, Scotland (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
Scotland >
Inverness
|
37.3km |
MTB, Intermediate, Offroad, Scenic |
| This can be ridden all year round, but the relative dryness of spring has to be the best for these technical trails. |
|
WMB 25 Cotswolds, Gloucestershire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Gloucester
|
23.2km |
MTB, Intermediate, Offroad, Scenic |
| Avoid very wet periods as the going can get muddy and wet in places. Ride when dry. |
|
WMB 25 Bellever Forest, Dartmoor (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Plymouth
|
14.8km |
Recreational, MTB, Basic, Offroad |
| Avoid after heavy rains and cold weather due to river crossings. Not too busy during summer. |
|
WMB 22 The Kent Downs, Sevenoaks (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
London
|
24km |
Recreational, MTB, Intermediate |
| Best in dry conditions as several bridleways are impassable in wet weather |
|
WMB 25 Chilterns North End, Harlington (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Luton
|
25.8km |
Recreational, MTB, Smooth, Basic, Offroad |
| The drier the better, yet it can remain rideable, if slippery, after seasonal rains. |
|
WMB 55 The Welsh Marches, East Radnorshire (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
Wales >
Cardiff
|
48.7km |
MTB, Difficult, Offroad, Scenic |
| Rideable all year round. It can be a bit muddy in winter, but the grassy trails will be super fast in summer. |
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WMB 38 Llandegla Forest, North Wales (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Chester
|
9.2km |
Recreational, MTB, Basic, Low traffic |
| Fine to ride all year round, very few mud-prone sections, mostly quiet. |
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WMB 38 Vale of Belvoir, Nottinghamshire (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Leicester
|
22.3km |
MTB, Intermediate, Offroad |
| This route can be enjoyed all year round, but after heavy rain the section along the top of the escarpment gets very muddy. In summer, the towpath becomes quite rutted. |
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WMB 31 Great Ridge, Wiltshire (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Salisbury
|
23.9km |
Recreational, MTB, Basic |
| Spring and summer is best. Most trails fine all year round, but some sections get churned up during wet weather/winter. Try early evening in mid-summer for something special. |
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WMB 30 Elan Valley, Wales (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 8th |
United Kingdom >
Wales >
Aberystwyth
|
18.4km |
Recreational, MTB, Intermediate, Offroad |
| It's pretty grassy moorland here, so dry days are best. |
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WMB 30 Godalming Greensand, Surrey Hills (Intermediate/Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Guildford
|
22.4km |
Recreational, MTB, Intermediate, Difficult, Offroad |
| The drier the better - these tracks get filthy after rain |
|
WMB 32 Scotland Special - Part 2, Spean Bridge (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
Scotland >
Inverness
|
54.6km |
MTB, Difficult, Offroad, Scenic |
| This is the second leg of the 3 part Scotland Special |
|
WMB 32 Scotland Special - Part 3, Fort Augustus (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
Scotland >
Inverness
|
74.6km |
MTB, Difficult, Offroad, Scenic |
| This is the final leg of the 3 part Scotland Special. |
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WMB 32 Scotland Special - Part 1, Kinlochleven (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
Scotland >
Inverness
|
33.9km |
MTB, Difficult, Offroad, Scenic |
| This is the first leg of the Scotland Special 3 part ride. The best time to go is May to September, although Scotland's famous midgies will be at their worst at the height of summer. Not so good in winter. |
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WMB 33 Rutland Water, East Midlands (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Peterborough
|
23.7km |
MTB, Smooth, Basic, Offroad |
| The designated cycle track can be ridden all year round and in any weather. On sun soaked weekends it can get busy. |
|
WMB 33 Hampshire Downs, Basingstoke (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Basingstoke
|
39.8km |
MTB, Intermediate, Offroad |
| After periods of rain, its probably not worth going. But in the dry it's wicked! Beware of the nettles in July and August on the Portway Roman Road. |
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WMB 34 Rosedale, North Yorks. (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Scarborough
|
42.6km |
Recreational, MTB, Intermediate, Offroad |
| Can be done all year round, though will be slow and demoralising if soggy or windy. |
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WMB 37 Walbury & Inkpen Hills, Hants/Berks (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Andover
|
35.6km |
MTB, Intermediate, Offroad |
| The drier the better, when the main challenge is shifting ruts. In rain, this is a muddy route. |
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WMB 37 Dark Peak Loop, Peak District (Difficult) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Manchester
|
65.8km |
Recreational, Training, MTB, Difficult, Offroad |
| These high moorland sections are at their best when dry. |
|
WMB 40 Epping Forest, London (Beginner) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
England >
London
|
17.9km |
Recreational, MTB, Basic, Offroad, Low traffic, Scenic |
| Main bridleways are firm and rideable all year round, even after heavy rain. Many smaller tracks can get quite gloopy. Most scenic in autumn and spring. Can get busy in summer. |
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WMB 40 Kielder Water, Northumberland (Intermediate) |
kheron |
Jul 7th |
United Kingdom >
England >
Carlisle
|
40.5km |
Recreational, MTB, Intermediate, Offroad, Scenic |
| Good year-round ride, can be quite spectacular during frosty and cold snaps. During heavy forest works, it can get muddy in places. |
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