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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Harrogate

The best MTB trails around Harrogate

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

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Nidderdale loop — Nidderdale

24.1km

02:01

520m

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

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2. Pately Bridge loop — Nidderdale

41.6km

03:12

790m

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

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3. Brimham loop — North Yorkshire

16.5km

01:13

280m

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

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4. Swinton Bivouac loop — Yorkshire Dales

4.71km

00:28

140m

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

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5. Harden Gill Ford Crossing – Skyreholme Bank Gravel Climb loop from Glasshouses

43.3km

03:30

930m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Otter Bridge – Abandoned Shed in the Forest loop from Harrogate

49.3km

03:23

680m

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

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7. View of Helks Wood Valley loop from Lofthouse

38.6km

03:09

820m

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

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8. Otter Bridge – Abandoned Shed in the Forest loop from Staveley

49.5km

03:29

670m

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

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9. View of Helks Wood Valley loop from Kirkby Malzeard

35.8km

02:27

550m

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

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10. Top of the descent at Timble loop from Timble

24.4km

02:14

490m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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The best MTB trails around Harrogate

1. Nidderdale loop — Nidderdale

2. Pately Bridge loop — Nidderdale

3. Brimham loop — North Yorkshire

4. Swinton Bivouac loop — Yorkshire Dales

5. Harden Gill Ford Crossing – Skyreholme Bank Gravel Climb loop from Glasshouses

6. Otter Bridge – Abandoned Shed in the Forest loop from Harrogate

7. View of Helks Wood Valley loop from Lofthouse

8. Otter Bridge – Abandoned Shed in the Forest loop from Staveley

9. View of Helks Wood Valley loop from Kirkby Malzeard

10. Top of the descent at Timble loop from Timble

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