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The best MTB trails around the Thames

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Mountain biking around the Thames is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Buckinghamshire. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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

55.2km

04:26

650m

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

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4.9

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2. Richmond Park & Putney Heath loop from Barnes – The Tamsin Trail

24.2km

01:45

150m

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

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3. Cotswold Water Park loop

21.9km

01:21

40m

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

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4. Whitehorse wood loop from Gravesend

34.0km

02:28

390m

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

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5. Shotover hill loop from Oxford

21.2km

01:25

210m

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

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6. Ashampstead Common loop from Reading

37.4km

02:23

290m

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

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7. Ridgeway Track to Streatley – The Ridgeway loop from Goring & Streatley

88.5km

06:38

990m

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

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8. View of Reading – Nunhide Lane Gravel Track loop from Caversham

37.1km

02:15

170m

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

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9. The Tamsin Trail – Richmond Park Off-Road Trails loop from Esher

39.4km

02:22

210m

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

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10. Carle's – Lakeside Singletrack loop from South Cerney

13.8km

00:55

20m

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

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The best MTB trails around the Thames

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

2. Richmond Park & Putney Heath loop from Barnes – The Tamsin Trail

3. Cotswold Water Park loop

4. Whitehorse wood loop from Gravesend

5. Shotover hill loop from Oxford

6. Ashampstead Common loop from Reading

7. Ridgeway Track to Streatley – The Ridgeway loop from Goring & Streatley

8. View of Reading – Nunhide Lane Gravel Track loop from Caversham

9. The Tamsin Trail – Richmond Park Off-Road Trails loop from Esher

10. Carle's – Lakeside Singletrack loop from South Cerney

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