5 of the Best Mountain Bike Trails in the North West
The region of the country that can boast having the Lake District was always going to provide some of the best trails around, but there’s plenty of great riding to be found outside of Cumbria too. Check out our run down of the places to ride if you’re heading ‘oop North’.
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Whinlatter Forest Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Nearest Town: Keswick
Whinlatter Forest Mountain Bike Trail Centre located in the Lake District near Keswick is home to two fantastic cross country mountain bike trails offering stunning views.
Grizedale Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Nearest Town: Hawkshead
Grizedale Trail Centre in the Lake District National Park is home to some fantastic natural mtb trails and singletrack including the infamous North Face Trail.
Gisburn Forest Mountain Bike Trails
Nearest Town: Slaidburn
Gisburn Trail Centre in the North East corner of Lancashire with almost 30km of high quality mountain bike trails and singletrack with amazing panoramic views.
Farmer Johns MTB Park
Nearest Town: Stockport/Manchester
Farmer Johns is a members only mountain bike park located near Manchester, England. Set in idyllic English countryside the venue contains several DH courses!
Lee Quarry Mountain Bike Trails
Nearest Town: Bacup
Lee Quarry Mountain Bike Trails are 8km of technical trails designed to help riders develop their skills and learn new ones.
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