Mountain biking in North West England 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: October 10, 2025

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1. Gisburn Forest The 8 Red loop — Forest of Bowland

19.0km

01:45

270m

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

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2. The Borrowdale Bash, Keswick to Birkett's Leap — The Lake District

29.2km

02:33

710m

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

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3. Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park

16.8km

01:37

420m

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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4. Grizedale Forest, The Hawkshead Moor Trail — The Lake District

16.4km

01:21

280m

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

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5. Macclesfield Forest Classic - Cheshire

29.4km

02:42

750m

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

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6. The Howgill Fells and Bowderdale loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

39.5km

03:40

910m

920m

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

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7. Skiddaw, Whitewater Dash and Caldrew Trail loop — The Lake District

49.5km

04:30

1,080m

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

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8. Walna Scar Road to Brown Pike — The Lake District

19.5km

02:13

780m

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

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9. Grizedale and Parkamoor loop — The Lake District

27.8km

02:37

620m

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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10. High Street to Patterdale loop — The Lake District

37.6km

03:44

1,020m

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

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The best MTB trails in North West England

1. Gisburn Forest The 8 Red loop — Forest of Bowland

2. The Borrowdale Bash, Keswick to Birkett's Leap — The Lake District

3. Whinlatter Forest loop — The Lake District National Park

4. Grizedale Forest, The Hawkshead Moor Trail — The Lake District

5. Macclesfield Forest Classic - Cheshire

6. The Howgill Fells and Bowderdale loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

7. Skiddaw, Whitewater Dash and Caldrew Trail loop — The Lake District

8. Walna Scar Road to Brown Pike — The Lake District

9. Grizedale and Parkamoor loop — The Lake District

10. High Street to Patterdale loop — The Lake District

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