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The best MTB trails around Bournemouth

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Mountain biking around Bournemouth is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South West England. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: December 14, 2025

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1. View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Bournemouth

69.7km

05:26

890m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Sandbanks Ferry – Old Harry Rocks loop from Bournemouth

34.8km

02:00

160m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Matchams Forest Main Track – Avon Causeway Gravel Track loop from Pokesdown

32.8km

02:13

110m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Ashley Heath Halt – Castleman Trailway loop from Northbourne

49.3km

03:32

210m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Canford Heath Singletrack – Canford Bridge loop from Bournemouth

45.2km

02:58

270m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of the New Forest – Avon Causeway Gravel Track loop from Pokesdown

19.0km

01:25

140m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Wick Park Car Park – Mudeford loop from Pokesdown

18.9km

01:04

70m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Iford Bridge – End of Castleman Railway Trail loop from Pokesdown

46.9km

02:36

230m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Doug's Dirt Hole Singletrack – Sika Trail loop from Bournemouth

60.6km

03:59

420m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Through the Forest Singletrack – Ashley Heath Halt loop from Pokesdown

70.4km

05:12

350m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Bournemouth

1. View over Swanage and the sea – Old Harry Rocks loop from Bournemouth

2. Sandbanks Ferry – Old Harry Rocks loop from Bournemouth

3. Matchams Forest Main Track – Avon Causeway Gravel Track loop from Pokesdown

4. Ashley Heath Halt – Castleman Trailway loop from Northbourne

5. Canford Heath Singletrack – Canford Bridge loop from Bournemouth

6. View of the New Forest – Avon Causeway Gravel Track loop from Pokesdown

7. Wick Park Car Park – Mudeford loop from Pokesdown

8. Iford Bridge – End of Castleman Railway Trail loop from Pokesdown

9. Doug's Dirt Hole Singletrack – Sika Trail loop from Bournemouth

10. Through the Forest Singletrack – Ashley Heath Halt loop from Pokesdown

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