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Man on mountain bike going round tight corner on trail in the forest
Cycling & mountain biking

The Powerline is a fast technical red grade trail that travels from the main car park down beneath the path of the high voltage powerline towards the River Derwent.

This trail was...

Mountain biker at the top of a forest trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Take in the 1,900 ft summit of Deadwater Fell which straddles the border and gives sensational 360° views from coast to coast before plummeting from the peak back down to Kielder...

Solo mountain biker in a forest
Cycling & mountain biking

The trail starts at Kielder Castle and heads up the Forest Drive to the first of several sections of sweeping single track as it turns along Kielder Burn and climbs into the forest...

family on a child friendly cycling trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Discover lovely woodland views around Bogle Crag and find a variety of sculptures, including the iconic 'Taking a Wall for a Walk' by Andy Goldsworthy.  Watch out though...Bogle...

family on a child friendly cycling trail
Cycling & mountain biking

The shortest of our waymarked cycle trails, but there are still small hills involved so be warned!  The trail takes you past Goosey Foot and Juniper Tarns, two of our twenty or so...

Man on mountain bike in a forest
Cycling & mountain biking

The trail offers adrenelizing sections of single track decent with leg burning up hills, contouring through oak woodlands and conifer forest. The challenging trail also gives the...

A family of four cycling on forest trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Explore the forest on two wheels! 

Great for a relaxing family ride, this route on wide forest roads includes some short sharp climbs and rewards you with beautiful views over...

Hamsterley Cycling - Jerry Tatton
Cycling & mountain biking

A trail for real adventurers who want to spend the day exploring the further reaches of the forest.

Superb views await at the top of the forest overlooking Eggleston Moor before...

mountain biker jumping on a single track trail through the woods
Cycling & mountain biking

This is a route with off-road sections and flowing berms, starting in Low Dalby, via Snever Dale and Flax Dale, with a very steep and challenging descent with zigzags and berms...

Family cycling through Hamsterley forest, blue mountain bike trail
Cycling & mountain biking

If this is your first time to Hamsterley Forest, or you are stepping up a notch from beginners cycling, this is the perfect trail to get to grips with off-road cycling at a safe...

Mountain Biker in Orange Light
Cycling & mountain biking

A fast undulating single track through the Forest, start from either Butchershole car park or Seven Sisters Countryside Park.

Please follow the Friston Forest cycle code

Mountain biker riding over timber flyover at Kielder
Cycling & mountain biking

Starting on the Lakeside Way, the trail heads up to the top of Purdom Pike at over 1000 feet where you will be greeted by quite simply breath-taking views of the North Tyne Valley...

Child mountain biking on forest track
Cycling & mountain biking

A great introduction to off-road cycling, this beginners mountain bike route leads you through the forest on specially built winding tracks. Suitable for all the family, this is a...

family on a child friendly cycling trail
Cycling & mountain biking

The 4km family short cycle trail follows a shorter loop around the forest on shared use forest road. It is ideal for young children and less experienced cyclists although basic off...

Delamere Forest bike skills loop
Cycling & mountain biking

No traffic to get in your way here – located outside Delamere Forest Bike Hire and Shop, this small area of trail is ideal for practicing and improving your skills.  For people...

Mountain bike rider in red clothes leaning into a turn on a forest cycle trail
Cycling & mountain biking

With the family friendly, off road Wood Farm trail as well as the longer, more challenging Shell Brook trail, Hicks Lodge has cycle routes for all abilities. Find out about cycle...

A couple cycling on a forest trail at Alice Holt
Cycling & mountain biking

Alice Holt offers a wonderful opportunity for natural cycling. Check out our cycling trails and enjoy the fantastic scenery by bike, you will see ancient mighty oaks as well as...

mountain biker on downhill trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Whether you've just bought your first bike, or you're looking for your next adrenaline fix, Whinlatter Forest puts the mountain back into biking, with climbs to amazing views and...

women rides through forest
Cycling & mountain biking

Choose your trail 

From our green graded trail to our technical black graded features, there is something for you.

Bike hire at High Lodge 

Available 7 days a week - Book Here o...

Forest from the sky

Corporate Venue Hire

Enjoy our stunning conference facilitiesin the heart of The Great Yorkshire Forest.

Dalby Forest has a conference facilities within the Visitor Centre. The...

Two small boys learning to cycle in the woods
Cycling & mountain biking

Explore the New Forest on two wheels!

We have more than 100 miles of waymarked family-friendly cycle routes, much of it off the public highway and traffic-free. There are plenty of...

Child cycling through forest
Cycling & mountain biking

Whether you've just bought your first bike, honing your skills on the Skills Loop or looking for a two-wheeled family adventure, Sherwood Pines offers all you need for a traffic...

Children's bikes and scooters
Family activity
Children's bikes and scooters at Westonbirt Arboretum

Children's bikes and scooters are welcome if under 70cm from floor to handle bars.

people on Segways on a forest path
Segway

Go Ape Forest Segways are the best fun you can have off-road, on two eco-friendly wheels, without having to pedal!  

You'll get all the training you need and the chance to...

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Fantastic Riding for Everybody

Start your biking adventure at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, your gateway to North Yorkshire's premier mountain biking destination.  Located at the...

Whinlatter family biking
Cycling & mountain biking

This fantastic blue grade route is a gem waiting to be discovered. Expect flowing single track with gentle berms, rolling jumps, wide gradual climbs with technical features for the...

kids playing on outdoor nets activity
Go Ape Nets Adventure

Suspended above the forest floor you bounce, climb and jump to your hearts content.

All of the nets are completely enclosed - the jumbo hammock-like netting will keep you all as...

A dog walking along a trail with two adults behind - one walking and one using an off-road mobility scooter

Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play.

Set within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site...

Kids riding on mountain bikes through the forest
Cycling & mountain biking

A gentle route around the top of the forest plateau. The long route, via Crosscliff Wood viewpoint and Jerry Noddle, both offering spectacular views across the moors. The Givendale...

Cardinham Bike Ride
Your bike

The most popular choice of bike these days is a mountain bike. You really should buy one of these if you’re considering cycling in the forest. However, not all mountain...

Mountain bike rider in red clothes leaning into a turn on a forest cycle trail

Hopton Woods is the home of mountain biking in Shropshire. Come and test yourself out on the warm-up loop before heading into the wood on our harder trails.

All the trails at Hopton...

adults on mountain biking trail
Cycling & mountain biking

The Black offers an awesome blast of jumps and berms with steep descents, not for the faint hearted. There is a split along this section with options of single or double black...