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The best MTB trails in County Durham

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

Last updated: November 30, 2025

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1. The Best of Hamsterley Forest loop

19.8km

01:51

460m

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

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2. High Cup Nick, Dufton & Great Dun Fell loop from Forest in Teesdale — On the Pennine Way

57.2km

04:42

1,160m

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

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3. Tan Hill and Rogan's Seat loop — Yorkshire Dales

39.3km

03:48

970m

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

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4. Dig In Bench Viewpoint – Brain Freeze Trail loop from Woodland

19.5km

01:28

330m

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

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5. Ford on the Forest Track – Brain Freeze Trail loop from Hamsterley

27.2km

02:41

680m

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

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6. Ford on the Forest Track – Route 666 Trail loop from Hamsterley

13.2km

01:17

340m

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

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7. Brain Freeze Trail – Cragg Wood Singletrack loop from Woodland

14.7km

01:13

250m

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

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8. Dig In Bench Viewpoint – Forest Trail Junction loop from Woodland

31.4km

02:56

740m

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

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9. Hamsterley Forest Cafe – Brain Freeze Trail loop from Hamsterley

14.5km

01:23

350m

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

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10. River Deerness – Sunderland Bridge loop from Durham

43.4km

02:58

430m

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

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The best MTB trails in County Durham

1. The Best of Hamsterley Forest loop

2. High Cup Nick, Dufton & Great Dun Fell loop from Forest in Teesdale — On the Pennine Way

3. Tan Hill and Rogan's Seat loop — Yorkshire Dales

4. Dig In Bench Viewpoint – Brain Freeze Trail loop from Woodland

5. Ford on the Forest Track – Brain Freeze Trail loop from Hamsterley

6. Ford on the Forest Track – Route 666 Trail loop from Hamsterley

7. Brain Freeze Trail – Cragg Wood Singletrack loop from Woodland

8. Dig In Bench Viewpoint – Forest Trail Junction loop from Woodland

9. Hamsterley Forest Cafe – Brain Freeze Trail loop from Hamsterley

10. River Deerness – Sunderland Bridge loop from Durham

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