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Cycling & mountain biking

Explore the New Forest on two wheels!

We have more than 100 miles of waymarked family-friendly cycle routes, much of it off the public highway and traffic-free. There are plenty of...

Child cycling through forest
Cycling & mountain biking

Whether you've just bought your first bike, honing your skills on the Skills Loop or looking for a two-wheeled family adventure, Sherwood Pines offers all you need for a traffic...

people on Segways on a forest path
Segway

Go Ape Forest Segways are the best fun you can have off-road, on two eco-friendly wheels, without having to pedal!  

You'll get all the training you need and the chance to...

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Other active things to do

Fantastic Riding for Everybody

Start your biking adventure at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, your gateway to North Yorkshire's premier mountain biking destination.  Located at the...

Whinlatter family biking
Cycling & mountain biking

This fantastic blue grade route is a gem waiting to be discovered. Expect flowing single track with gentle berms, rolling jumps, wide gradual climbs with technical features for the...

A family walking on a wide forest trail. The couple are swinging their daughter in the air.

Haldon Forest Park's most popular trail is ideal for walkers, beginner cyclists of all ages, children's balance bikes, and novice runners. The surfaced trail has regular resting...

Children's bikes and scooters
Family activity
Children's bikes and scooters at Westonbirt Arboretum

Children's bikes and scooters are welcome if under 70cm from floor to handle bars.

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Go Ape Nets Adventure

Suspended above the forest floor you bounce, climb and jump to your hearts content.

All of the nets are completely enclosed - the jumbo hammock-like netting will keep you all as...

A dog walking along a trail with two adults behind - one walking and one using an off-road mobility scooter

Whinlatter is home to stunning views, fantastic walks, exhilarating mountain biking, rare wildlife and adventure play.

Set within the Lake District, a World Heritage Site...

Kids riding on mountain bikes through the forest
Cycling & mountain biking

A gentle route around the top of the forest plateau. The long route, via Crosscliff Wood viewpoint and Jerry Noddle, both offering spectacular views across the moors. The Givendale...

Children playing at Fineshade wood

Located between Corby and Stamford in the Midlands, Fineshade Wood provides a picturesque setting for your next adventure. Whether you want to have a leisurely wander through the...

A mountain bike rider on a forest cycle trail. The rider is wearing pink clothes and a white helmet, cycling through young conifer trees.
Cycling & mountain biking

This trail follows the ridge and explores some of the most beautiful parts of the forest.  This is technical, fast and flowing trail with tight corners and lively descents to test...

Rider on cycling trail in the Forest of Dean

Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (formerly known as Cannop Cycle Centre) has something for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Try the Family Cycle Trail or test yourself on the...

adults on mountain biking trail
Cycling & mountain biking

The Black offers an awesome blast of jumps and berms with steep descents, not for the faint hearted. There is a split along this section with options of single or double black...

Cardinham Bike Ride
Your bike

The most popular choice of bike these days is a mountain bike. You really should buy one of these if you’re considering cycling in the forest. However, not all mountain...

Mountain bike rider in red clothes leaning into a turn on a forest cycle trail

Hopton Woods is the home of mountain biking in Shropshire. Come and test yourself out on the warm-up loop before heading into the wood on our harder trails.

All the trails at Hopton...

male mountain biker in woodland
Cycling & mountain biking

At just over double the length of the Maid Marion Cycle route, the Robin Hood Adventure Cycle Trail explores a little further afield in Sherwood Pines.  

At seven miles long this...

Ambassador riding
Cycling & mountain biking

This is a longer mountain bike ride for experts only: a combination of fast flowing single track, technical features, challenging climbs and tricky descents.

You will start in Low...

Autumn viewpoint at Haldon Forest Park

Whether you want a quiet gentle stroll or an exhilarating mountain biking experience, there’s something for you at Haldon Forest Park. Only 15 minutes from Exeter and Newton Abbot...

family on a child friendly cycling trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Delamere Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for natural cycling.

There are two cycling routes marked out within the forest, both are classified as forest road routes. More...

children cycling on family friendly trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Located near Low Dalby along the Ellerburn Trail, the cycle skills area is a series of technical loops ranging from green through to red grading, where you can test your ability to...

Two mountain bike riders on a forest cycle trail
Cycling & mountain biking

Whether you've just bought your first bike, or you're happy shredding through rock gardens, Haldon Forest Park offers fantastic natural cycling and progression for your off-road...

Whinlatter cycling
Cycling & mountain biking

Grab your helmet and set out along the Gorse trail! This waymarked 10km route, sticking mostly to well-surfaced forest roads, takes you to the best parts of the forest and explores...

Sun rays through trees

The Wharncliffe Woods steep terrain creates a popular venue for both mountain biking and strenuous walking, without going to the Peak District!

The Woods have a rich post...

group of ladies on mountain bikes in a forest
Cycling & mountain biking

British Cycling and Forestry England have teamed up to offer free, women-only group cycle rides for all abilities in the nation’s forests. 

Every group ride is led by a qualified...

Sun shining through the trees in a pine forest

The forest classrooms are great for birthday party celebrations, school visits, holiday clubs, workshops or a small meeting.  On the edge of the forest and only a short walk to the...

Mountain biker in Hamsterley Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

An intense section of single track with technical climbs and descents. The route starts in Low Dalby on the Jubilee Blue trail to then switch to the Adderstone Green trail, and...

Two parents and a young child cycling in Salcey Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

Salcey Forest is a delight to discover on bike. This trail provides a fantastic opportunity for family cycling in the great outdoors!

The route is relatively flat, wide and smooth...

Couple on bikes
News
30 September 2022

Cycling is one of the most enjoyable ways to enjoy the nation’s forests and is also great for your health as you grow older.

Dalby cycling on the world cup trail
Cycling & mountain biking

This is a technical world-class course, only for the best and most expert. There are many steep climbs and challenging descents, including the very rapid descent on Medusa's Drop...

Mountain biker racing in Hamsterley Forest
Cycling & mountain biking

Whether you've just bought your first bike, or you're happy shredding through rock gardens, Grizedale Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for natural cycling.

Our famous...

Gisburn Forest entrance

Step into the fairy tale woods of Gisburn Forest and Stocks. Explore the trails and experience a sense of space and freedom as you breathe in the fresh air and hear the peaceful...