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The best MTB trails in the East Midlands

4.5

(5912)

45,665

riders

2,472

rides

Mountain biking in the East Midlands is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of England. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: December 2, 2025

4.7

(282)

2,545

riders

1. Sherwood Pines Forest Park Red and Blue loop

23.8km

02:02

190m

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

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4.6

(168)

1,367

riders

2. Ladybower and Derwent - Outdoor City Sheffield

28.0km

02:35

640m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.6

(115)

915

riders

3. Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

26.0km

02:26

590m

580m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4.7

(98)

703

riders

4. Jacob's Ladder and Lord's Seat loop — Peak District National Park

22.9km

02:28

750m

740m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4.3

(16)

174

riders

5. From Bamford to Lady Canning's Plantation & Houndkirk Road loop — Peak District National Park

49.4km

04:13

1,050m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4.7

(25)

220

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6. High Peak Trail and Tissington Trail loop — Peak District National Park

47.5km

03:18

440m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.7

(46)

396

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7. Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop

35.8km

02:21

180m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.5

(37)

162

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8. Bakewell, Baslow Edge & Curbar Edge loop — Peak District National Park

35.1km

02:26

720m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3.8

(9)

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9. From Glossop to Woodhead & Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

59.6km

05:05

1,180m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4.6

(11)

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10. Derbyshire Dales and the High Peak Trail — Peak District National Park

41.4km

03:21

740m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in the East Midlands

1. Sherwood Pines Forest Park Red and Blue loop

2. Ladybower and Derwent - Outdoor City Sheffield

3. Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

4. Jacob's Ladder and Lord's Seat loop — Peak District National Park

5. From Bamford to Lady Canning's Plantation & Houndkirk Road loop — Peak District National Park

6. High Peak Trail and Tissington Trail loop — Peak District National Park

7. Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop

8. Bakewell, Baslow Edge & Curbar Edge loop — Peak District National Park

9. From Glossop to Woodhead & Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

10. Derbyshire Dales and the High Peak Trail — Peak District National Park

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