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The best MTB trails around Chelmsford

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Mountain biking around Chelmsford is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Essex. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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1. High Easter loop from Chelmsford

28.4km

01:40

120m

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

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2. Bluebell Drop-In Trail – Danbury Mountain Bike Trails loop from Chelmsford

30.9km

02:06

220m

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

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3. Flowering Tree by the River loop from Chancellor Park

20.8km

01:22

170m

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

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4. Danbury Mountain Bike Trails – Bluebell Drop-In Trail loop from East Hanningfield

26.1km

01:34

180m

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

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5. Norton Heath Common – Little Mountain Bike Area loop from Melbourne

33.2km

01:51

220m

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

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6. Flowering Tree by the River – Wooden Bridge on Forest Trail loop from Sandon

22.2km

01:21

120m

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

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7. View of the Water Tank loop from Great Baddow

24.5km

01:27

170m

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

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8. Pleshey Village Pond loop from Newlands Spring

22.2km

01:10

110m

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

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9. Bridge – Chignal and Fox Road triangle loop from Chelmsford

44.3km

02:49

250m

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

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10. Bluebell Drop-In Trail – Jumps at Danbury MTB Park loop from Chancellor Park

16.6km

01:14

140m

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

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The best MTB trails around Chelmsford

1. High Easter loop from Chelmsford

2. Bluebell Drop-In Trail – Danbury Mountain Bike Trails loop from Chelmsford

3. Flowering Tree by the River loop from Chancellor Park

4. Danbury Mountain Bike Trails – Bluebell Drop-In Trail loop from East Hanningfield

5. Norton Heath Common – Little Mountain Bike Area loop from Melbourne

6. Flowering Tree by the River – Wooden Bridge on Forest Trail loop from Sandon

7. View of the Water Tank loop from Great Baddow

8. Pleshey Village Pond loop from Newlands Spring

9. Bridge – Chignal and Fox Road triangle loop from Chelmsford

10. Bluebell Drop-In Trail – Jumps at Danbury MTB Park loop from Chancellor Park

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