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Lancashire

The best MTB trails in Lancashire

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6,774

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

Last updated: October 16, 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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3.3

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2. Salter Fell, The Cross O'Greets loop — Forest of Bowland

49.6km

03:41

890m

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

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4.3

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172

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3. Avenhill and Miller Park, Ribble Steam Railway and Preston Guild loop

35.1km

01:58

160m

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

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4.9

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4. The Long Causeway, Cant Clough Reservoir and Hurst Woods loop

52.4km

04:41

1,080m

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

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4.3

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5. Lee and Crag quarry loop

26.4km

02:29

590m

600m

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

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4.2

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6. Arnside Knott and RSPB Leighton Moss loop — Arnside and Silverdale

32.7km

02:19

430m

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

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7. Glasson Dock, Aldcliffe and Lancaster Canal loop

21.8km

01:26

60m

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

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5.0

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8. Wycoller Country Park and Kelbrook Moor loop

26.1km

02:16

510m

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

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9. Caton Moor loop - Forest Of Bowland

15.7km

01:20

390m

400m

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

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10. Whalley to Dean Clough Reservoir loop

15.8km

01:18

320m

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

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The best MTB trails in Lancashire

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

2. Salter Fell, The Cross O'Greets loop — Forest of Bowland

3. Avenhill and Miller Park, Ribble Steam Railway and Preston Guild loop

4. The Long Causeway, Cant Clough Reservoir and Hurst Woods loop

5. Lee and Crag quarry loop

6. Arnside Knott and RSPB Leighton Moss loop — Arnside and Silverdale

7. Glasson Dock, Aldcliffe and Lancaster Canal loop

8. Wycoller Country Park and Kelbrook Moor loop

9. Caton Moor loop - Forest Of Bowland

10. Whalley to Dean Clough Reservoir loop

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