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The best MTB trails around Braintree

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Mountain biking around Braintree 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: October 23, 2025

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1. Braintree BMX track loop

27.5km

01:38

140m

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

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2. Chalkney Woods loop from Halsted

23.3km

01:36

200m

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

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3. Flitch Way Road Crossing – Dunnow Cutting Forest Trail loop from Braintree

48.1km

03:16

280m

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

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4. Flitch Way Road Crossing – Slippery Wooden Slats loop from Rayne

21.9km

01:25

110m

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

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5. Gravel Pump Track – Bannister Green Halt loop from Braintree

31.6km

01:55

180m

Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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6. Bluebell Wood – Gravel Track Beside Lower Road loop from Wickham St Paul

23.6km

01:41

190m

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

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7. Bridge Over the A120 – Bike Ramp loop from Great Notley

14.0km

00:56

80m

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

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8. Ancient Sunken Bridleway – Snack Shack loop from Braintree

20.0km

01:16

140m

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

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9. Gravel Track Beside Lower Road loop from Bures

23.4km

01:21

160m

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

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10. Bungate Wood loop from Coggeshall

22.4km

01:26

120m

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

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The best MTB trails around Braintree

1. Braintree BMX track loop

2. Chalkney Woods loop from Halsted

3. Flitch Way Road Crossing – Dunnow Cutting Forest Trail loop from Braintree

4. Flitch Way Road Crossing – Slippery Wooden Slats loop from Rayne

5. Gravel Pump Track – Bannister Green Halt loop from Braintree

6. Bluebell Wood – Gravel Track Beside Lower Road loop from Wickham St Paul

7. Bridge Over the A120 – Bike Ramp loop from Great Notley

8. Ancient Sunken Bridleway – Snack Shack loop from Braintree

9. Gravel Track Beside Lower Road loop from Bures

10. Bungate Wood loop from Coggeshall

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