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: September 29, 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 Forest Path loop from Braintree

46.4km

03:11

270m

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

21.8km

01:24

110m

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

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5. 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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6. Bike Ramp – Rumblebees Books & Music Café loop from Braintree

31.4km

01:54

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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7. Bike Ramp loop from Great Notley

13.5km

00:54

70m

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

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8. Gatewoods Pond – Flitch Way Country Park loop from Braintree

14.0km

00:56

80m

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

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9. Ancient Sunken Bridleway – Bike Ramp loop from Braintree

35.3km

02:07

250m

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

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10. Ancient Sunken Bridleway – Snack Shack loop from Braintree

20.1km

01:16

140m

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

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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 Forest Path loop from Braintree

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

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

6. Bike Ramp – Rumblebees Books & Music Café loop from Braintree

7. Bike Ramp loop from Great Notley

8. Gatewoods Pond – Flitch Way Country Park loop from Braintree

9. Ancient Sunken Bridleway – Bike Ramp loop from Braintree

10. Ancient Sunken Bridleway – Snack Shack loop from Braintree

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