The best UK mountain bike venues with uplifts

11 January 2018 | By billy1979

Looking to maximise your time on the bike doing what you love best, going downhill? Then here’s a list of our favourites to help you get some inspiration for your next uplift day.

There are plenty of uplift venues with hundreds of excellent downhill and enduro mountain bike trails, perfect for a great day out on the bike. Most uplifts can be booked online immediately but some venues like Woody’s Bike Park and the Nevis Range are closed for winter.

Dyfi Bike Park

Nearest Town: Machynlleth

Dyfi Bike Park built by Dan Atherton has some of the most diverse mountain bike downhill tracks imaginable set in 650 acres of estate forest three miles north of Machynlleth.

Woody's Bike Park

Nearest Town: Fowey

Woodys Bike Park near Par in Cornwall is due open in the summer of 2017 weather permitting with everything from blue to double black uplifted graded trails.

Nevis Range Mountain Bike Trails

Nearest Town: Fort William

Nevis Range Mountain Bike Trail Centre situated just North of Fort William is made up five MTB trails offering a mix of Downhill and XC for all abilities.

Flyup 417 Mountain Bike Park

Nearest Town: Cheltenham

The 417 Project mountain bike park near Cheltenham is the biggest privately owned MTB facility in the UK offering a variety of riding disciplines within one venue.

Dirt Farm Downhill Bike Park

Nearest Town: Abergavenny

Dirt Farm Bike Park previously known as The Black Mountains Cycle Centre is set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons with trails catering for intermediate to professional riders.

Cwmcarn Mountain Bike Trail Centre

Nearest Town: Newport

Cwmcarn Mountain Bike centre consists of four main trails, the Twrch Red XC, the Cafall Red XC, the Y Mynydd DH track, Pedalhounds DH track and a pumptrack.

Forest of Dean Mountain Bike Trails

Nearest Town: Cannop

The Forest of Dean Cycle Center has cross-country, downhill, and family-friendly mountain bike trails for riders of all skill levels.

Bike Park Wales

Nearest Town: Merthyr Tydfil

Bike Park Wales, the UK's top mountain biking destination with a vast selection of diverse and year-round mountain bike trails.

Antur Stiniog Bike Park

Nearest Town: Blaenau Ffestiniog

Antur Stiniog DH & Freeride Centre based in Blaenau Ffestiniog is primarily a downhill and freeride centre and will provide a fantastic opportunity for bikers in North Wales.

Revolution Bike Park

Nearest Town: Llangynog

Revolution Bike Park located in North East Wales near Oswestry, and is an exciting new development for mountain bikers.

Gawton Mountain Bike Trails

Nearest Town: Tavistock

Gawton Downhill mountain bike trails near Tavistock, West Devon features four downhill tracks and an uplift service that is provided by FlyUp Downhill.

Danny Hart’s Descend Bike Park

Nearest Town: Witton-le Wear

Danny Hart’s Descend Mountain Bike Park accommodates everyone from beginners to full on professional athletes which offers 5 main downhill tracks and 4X Track.

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