Cycling & mountain biking
Explore over 2,500 km of cycling trails, from gentle family routes to bike skills areas or adrenaline-fuelled downhill MTB
Family friendly off-road routes in the forest
Discover green spaces, dedicated cycling trails, skills areas and beginner mountain bike trails perfect for starting your children on their cycling journey. So, grab your helmet and head out for a beautiful cycle ride.
Forest mountain biking trails near you
Whether you're an adrenaline-seeking downhill addict, a cross country fanatic craving a leg-stretching long ride, or simply want to get out and experience off-road biking in a beautiful and inspiring environment - we've got the mountain bike trails for you.
You might be interested in...
- Forest 450 cycling challenge - Ride 450 miles on our trails by the end of October.
- become a Forest Rider - exciting family challenge.
- Breeze into the Forest - join a women's cycle ride.
- volunteer at your local woodland - help with trail building.
- join the Forestry England Mountain Bike Trail Network on Strava.
- cycling strategy - discover how we develop our cycling offer.
Be a safe cyclist
- cycling safety - read our guide to staying safe on your bike.
- unauthorised trail building - our position.
- cycle trail grading information - easily find the trail that suits you.
- E-bikes and e-scooters - we welcome e-bikes in the nation’s forests. These must be road legal and not modified. Visitors cannot use e-scooters as they are illegal (except on private land or as part of formal government trial).
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Join our Strava Club
Join our Strava club to compete against others, share your enjoyment of the trails, and connect with other riders across England.
