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South East England

The best MTB trails in South East England

4.5

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70,197

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5,900

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Mountain biking in South East 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: December 12, 2025

4.7

(27)

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1. Henley-on-Thames to Icknield Way loop – Chiltern Hills

55.2km

04:26

650m

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

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4.2

(26)

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2. Brockenhurst loop — New Forest National Park

35.9km

02:41

180m

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

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3. Swinley Forest Blue Trail – Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead loop from Birch Hill

20.8km

01:46

170m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.2

(18)

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4. Old Winchester Hill & Forest of Bere loop from Wickham — South Downs National Park

45.0km

03:26

470m

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

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5. Pipers Wait & Franchises Wood loop from Fritham — New Forest National Park

29.6km

02:17

310m

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

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4.8

(13)

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6. Bolderwood loop from Lyndhurst — New Forest National Park

32.9km

02:37

310m

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

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7. Telegraph Hill & St Martha's Hill loop from Effingham – Surrey Hills

54.2km

04:56

970m

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

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4.6

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8. Chanctonbury, Cissbury and Lancing Rings loop — South Downs National Park

30.4km

02:35

400m

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

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9. Berlin Wall Trail & Freshwater Bay from Carisbrooke — Isle of Wight

40.6km

03:26

600m

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

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4.8

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10. Red Squirrel Trail — Isle of Wight

23.9km

01:36

240m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in South East England

1. Henley-on-Thames to Icknield Way loop – Chiltern Hills

2. Brockenhurst loop — New Forest National Park

3. Swinley Forest Blue Trail – Swinley Forest — Red Trailhead loop from Birch Hill

4. Old Winchester Hill & Forest of Bere loop from Wickham — South Downs National Park

5. Pipers Wait & Franchises Wood loop from Fritham — New Forest National Park

6. Bolderwood loop from Lyndhurst — New Forest National Park

7. Telegraph Hill & St Martha's Hill loop from Effingham – Surrey Hills

8. Chanctonbury, Cissbury and Lancing Rings loop — South Downs National Park

9. Berlin Wall Trail & Freshwater Bay from Carisbrooke — Isle of Wight

10. Red Squirrel Trail — Isle of Wight

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