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The best MTB trails around Manchester

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Mountain biking around Manchester 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: December 9, 2025

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1. Mountainbike loop from Clayton

9.57km

00:36

70m

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

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2. Key Lane Lock – Rochdale Canal Lock loop from Moston

46.3km

02:35

240m

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

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3. National Cycling Centre loop from Deansgate

37.9km

02:05

130m

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

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4. Reddish Vale Downhill Section – Brinnington Tunnel loop from Chorlton-on-Medlock

24.6km

01:27

140m

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

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5. National Cycling Centre loop from East Didsbury

34.3km

01:56

130m

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

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6. Mountainbike loop from Miles Platting

4.75km

00:17

40m

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

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7. Bridgewater Canal – Woolston Eyes and River Mersey loop from Deansgate

55.8km

03:15

140m

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

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8. Tame Valley Way – Path Along the Canal loop from Ardwick

49.8km

03:24

270m

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

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9. Stone Monolith – Outwood Trail loop from Deansgate

28.7km

01:41

170m

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

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10. Brinnington Tunnel loop from West Didsbury

22.2km

01:18

110m

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

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The best MTB trails around Manchester

1. Mountainbike loop from Clayton

2. Key Lane Lock – Rochdale Canal Lock loop from Moston

3. National Cycling Centre loop from Deansgate

4. Reddish Vale Downhill Section – Brinnington Tunnel loop from Chorlton-on-Medlock

5. National Cycling Centre loop from East Didsbury

6. Mountainbike loop from Miles Platting

7. Bridgewater Canal – Woolston Eyes and River Mersey loop from Deansgate

8. Tame Valley Way – Path Along the Canal loop from Ardwick

9. Stone Monolith – Outwood Trail loop from Deansgate

10. Brinnington Tunnel loop from West Didsbury

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