I feel the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset offers some of the best Mountain Biking and cycle routes in England. The stunning scenery, variety of terrain and extensive network of bridleways make it my favourite place to go riding. This … read more
This Mountain Bike Route includes some tough rocky climbs and several fantastic descents. It will take you along high ridgetop trails with magnificent views across the whole of the Purbecks. Some highlights of the ride include a series of descents … read more
This Mountain Bike route lies just south of the Peak District, taking you on bridleways, rural lanes and the Churnet Valley Cycleway (aka Oakamoor to Denstone Greenway). Be aware that parts of the route are on footpaths, so to stay … read more
Cannock Chase is home to several dedicated Mountain Bike Trails including 3 leisure trails, 2 cross-country trails and several downhill trails. They are built and maintained by local volunteer group Chase Trails in partnership with the Forestry Commission. Cannock Chase … read more
This is an excellent, intermediate distance Road Cycling route using lot’s of quiet rural lanes, parts of the Cheshire Cycleway and National Cycle Network routes 552 and 45. It’s quite a flat route so would be a good one to do … read more
This is a challenging Mountain Bike route which starts off quite easy but then includes several tough climbs, panoramic views, open moorland trails and some technical, rocky descents. Although not all of the route is in the Peak District it … read more
This Mountain Bike route is almost all off-road and uses long stretches of the Biddulph Valley Way and Canal towpaths. It includes some great views of the local countryside including Whitfield Valley Nature Reserve and Chatterley Whitfield Country Park. Parts … read more
This ride includes one of the best viewpoints in the area and lot’s of quiet rural lanes. There is one long steady climb after about 8.5 miles, but most of the route is relatively flat. The first 16.4 miles of … read more
This is quite an easy, flat route using some nice quiet country lanes. It starts in Staffordshire but then crosses into Cheshire where the main loop of the ride takes place. Parts of the route use the Cheshire Cycleway… read more