On Land

Mountain biking

Ride waymarked trails through forest and hills, on guided days or at trail centres with bike hire. You can ride at a trail centre with waymarked loops, or join a guided day with a coach who picks routes to suit the group. Most centres hire bikes and helmets.

Allow half a day for a first visit. Corporate groups often split into pairs or small teams and ride a loop with a challenge at the end.

A mountain biker in mid air above golden grass with hills behind

The quick facts

Who it suits

Anyone who can ride a bike. Trails are graded from gentle green routes to steep black runs, so there is a choice for families and keen riders.

Best time of year

Spring to autumn is driest. Trail centres are open most of the year.

Typical price

[Varies by centre, ask for a quote]

A guide only. Prices change, so check with the provider.

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A rider holding a mountain bike overhead on a hilltop under a cloudy sky
A mountain biker jumping through green woodland
A rider on a path beside a still lake with mountains behind
A group of cyclists stopping at a viewpoint over green hills

Providers

Mountain biking providers

Wales

Afan Forest Park

Waymarked mountain bike trails in the Afan Valley in South Wales, from a gentle valley floor ride to long red routes.

  • Mountain biking
Price
[Not stated on their website]
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Wales

Beics Brenin

Mountain bike and ebike hire, skills lessons and a shop at the Coed y Brenin visitor centre near Dolgellau in Snowdonia.

  • Mountain biking
Price
[Not stated on their website]
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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South West

Haldon Forest Park Bike Hire

Mountain bike and ebike hire, guiding and coaching at Haldon Forest Park near Exeter, run by Forest Cycle Hire.

  • Mountain biking
Price
Half day adult mountain bike hire from about £22 (their website, confirm on booking)
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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Scotland

Ridelines

Mountain bike guiding, skills courses and tuition in the Tweed Valley and around Glentress in the Scottish Borders.

  • Mountain biking
Price
[Not stated on their website]
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups, Corporate
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Northern England

Sutton Bank Bikes

Bike hire, instruction, guided rides and a shop at Sutton Bank, the gateway to the North York Moors.

  • Mountain biking
Price
[Not stated on their website]
Suitable for
Individuals, Groups
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