The best MTB trails in the East Midlands
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44,896
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2,551
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Last updated: October 18, 2025
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2,472
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1. Sherwood Pines Forest Park Red and Blue loop
23.8km
02:02
190m
190m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(163)
1,358
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2. Ladybower and Derwent - Outdoor City Sheffield
28.0km
02:35
640m
640m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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(111)
908
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3. Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park
26.0km
02:26
590m
580m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.7
(96)
697
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4. Jacob's Ladder and Lord's Seat loop — Peak District National Park
22.9km
02:28
750m
740m
Expert 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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172
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Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.7
(24)
218
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6. High Peak Trail and Tissington Trail loop — Peak District National Park
47.5km
03:18
440m
440m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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394
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7. Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop
35.8km
02:21
180m
180m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
4.5
(37)
160
riders
8. Bakewell, Baslow Edge & Curbar Edge loop — Peak District National Park
35.1km
02:26
720m
720m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
3.8
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56
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9. From Glossop to Woodhead & Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park
59.6km
05:05
1,180m
1,180m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.5
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93
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10. Hope to Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park
23.4km
01:51
360m
360m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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