The Best Purpose Built UK Trails

The last 10 years have seen an explosion in the number of purpose built mountain biking trail centres. These centres typically have a number of trails aimed at different skill levels and are built to offer challenging lines which flow together well to offer the best possibile mountain biking trail riding experience.

Select a location on the map for more details on the available trails.

Something Missing?

We've attempted to put together a healthy list of the available trails using the resources available to us, but inevitably we'll have missed something!

So if you know of a trail centre or trail base that we have missed off the map, please contact us at admin@justgoride.co.uk. Please provide as much information as you can, and if possible links to sites that contain more information. We will then look to include it on the map.

Featured Trails

Coed y Brenin - MBR Trail

01/11/2010 00:28:29

Is it still a classic?

Never one to miss an opportunity to cram a ride into a weekend, when I realised my partner and I were going to North Wales for the weekend to see the future inlaws I just had to accidentally misplace the bike into the back of the car for sneaky lap...

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Lee Quarry – MTB Fun Park

05/09/2010 09:02:57

We visit the much talked about Lancashire quarry!

After months of reading about this Quarry in Lancashire, I had been eagerly awaiting the chance to go north and sample some of the riding. It looks like we just chose the wrong weekend for it!

I always get quite excited about riding a...

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Brechfa - Raven Trail

06/07/2010 22:20:44

When an 18.5km trail gets graded black in Wales, you know it’s not the length of the ride which classes it as severe, so what does actually make this trail a technical challenge? With this in mind, this trail was one of the most eagerly anticipated rides of our week in Wales.

‘Designed by Rowan Sorrell’, those few words offer reassurance about a trail especially when you take into consideration some of the other projects that he’s been involved in. The downhill at Cwncarn and the flowing lines at Lee Quarry to mention...

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Trail Centres around the UK

Trail Gradings Explained

The following grading descriptions should only be used as a guide. In my own experience different centres and countries interpret the gradings differently. Always make sure that you are well prepared before setting off.

	Black Graded: These trails are classed as severe and should only be attempted by experienced and skilled riders. Typically a black graded trail either comprises of highly technical and challenging features or it will be set out over a long distance. In many cases it will display both of these traits. Expect raised timber features and drop offs.
	Red Graded: A Red graded trail is usually a challenging trail which will test the abilities of an experienced rider. Be prepared for technical singletrack with jumps and rock gardens. Caution should be taken if you are less experienced and it is vital that both you and your bike are well prepared.
	Blue Graded: These trails are suitable for less experienced riders and although they may have some reasonable climbs and fast descents, they tend to be easy enough for anyone to give it a bash and hone their skills before moving onto more challenging red graded routes. Expect a mix of singletrack and forest roads.
	Green Graded: Green trails tend to be labelled as family trails suitable for the whole family to get out and enjoy a ride together. They tend to be based around forest road and purpose build established all weather tracks.
	Orange Graded: The Orange graded trails listed here are purpose built bike parks that offer a mix of jumps, 4X, dual slalom and northshore style features. They are a place to develop your skills, but always make sure that you are riding within your abilities. They are not trails as such but individual 'zones' for you to have a play around in.
	Un-graded: These are trails that have not been graded. Do your research before hand to ensure that they are suitable for your experience and fitness levels.

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