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The best MTB trails in Hertfordshire

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

Last updated: December 19, 2025

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1. Pegsdon Hills loop from Hitchin via The Icknield Way

24.7km

01:54

220m

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

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2. Harpenden to Whipsnade loop – Dunstable Downs

60.7km

04:19

590m

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

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3. Watford Junction to Gorhambury Manor loop – Chiltern Hills

56.2km

03:49

390m

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

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4. Around Stevenage loop from Hatfield

76.8km

05:08

610m

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

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5. Broxbourne wood from Potters Bar

35.9km

02:33

380m

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

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6. Newham Hill climb loop from Royston

40.7km

02:54

290m

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

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7. Bishop Stortford to Back Lane loop

59.4km

04:12

460m

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

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8. Longdown Hill – Pulpit Wood singletrack loop from Tring

57.9km

04:49

1,010m

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

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9. Nast Hyde Halt – Sherrardspark Wood loop from Harpenden

39.4km

02:23

250m

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

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10. Gravel Track in Woodland – Newgate Street Gravel Track loop from Brookmans Park

40.3km

02:41

330m

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

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The best MTB trails in Hertfordshire

1. Pegsdon Hills loop from Hitchin via The Icknield Way

2. Harpenden to Whipsnade loop – Dunstable Downs

3. Watford Junction to Gorhambury Manor loop – Chiltern Hills

4. Around Stevenage loop from Hatfield

5. Broxbourne wood from Potters Bar

6. Newham Hill climb loop from Royston

7. Bishop Stortford to Back Lane loop

8. Longdown Hill – Pulpit Wood singletrack loop from Tring

9. Nast Hyde Halt – Sherrardspark Wood loop from Harpenden

10. Gravel Track in Woodland – Newgate Street Gravel Track loop from Brookmans Park

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