Bike Trails Near Me

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Have you ever felt like getting out and about in some fresh air? But maybe you’re bored of walking and want some thrill and adrenaline-pumping fuel… Well, do you know what will work and bring some excitement to your afternoon adventures? Biking! And we have listed the best ‘bike trails near me‘.

So, grab your two wheels and roll out into the outdoors. Whether it’s mountain biking, cycling on a completely flat trail or on forest roads – we have it all.

Bike Trails in Scotland

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Devilla Forest, Fife

If you’re looking for off-road biking, then Devilla Forest is full of them. A quiet pine forest that spreads far out. Creating a tranquil environment that is very much a home to the red squirrel. If you’re lucky enough, you might be able to spot one!

There are plenty of bike trails here, some on flat ground and others that require a mountain bike! You’ll be blessed with spectacular views in this natural woodland. Perfect for an adventurous family day out!

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A985,
Alloa,
FK10 4AS

Opening Times

Monday - Sunday 24 hours

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Tweed Valley Forest Park, Edinburgh

For those looking for something quieter and a gentle day out, but really want to see magnificent views for their bike trail adventure – this may be for you. Tweed Valley gives you a prehistoric past, tree-top adventures, a quiet place for a picnic and of course some of the best mountain biking trails in the UK.

It’s actually quite famous for its mountain bike routes and also has many wonderful walking trails too. For those who’d rather get around on two feet instead of two wheels.

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Glentress,
Peebles,
EH45 8NB

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 24 hours

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Bike Trails in Northern Ireland

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Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails, Castlewellan

Visit one of Northern Ireland’s many beautiful lakes and a gorgeous Victorian Castle as you cycle through. You definitely won’t find a boring trail here!

There are green, red and blue-grade trails here – even black trails for those who are capable!  Castlewellan is a place for mountain bikes of all abilities and ages – so it makes for an adventurous day out.

It’s also open 24 hours a day! So, if you’re a night owl that loves cycling against the moonlight, well try this one out.

Please note: the car park closes at 20:00.

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Castlewellan Forest Park,
Castlewellan,
BT31 9BU

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Car Park closes at 20:00

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davagh forest

Davagh Forest, Ulster

An untouched piece of rural landscape that offers stunning scenery, as well as gentle natural trails for biking and walking!

If you’re really looking for something exciting, there is a 16km red route for those with a higher skill level and looking for rock slab drops! For those who prefer a beginners trail or a biking trail that’s family-friendly, you’ll find them on the green and blue trails. So, there’s something for everyone!

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Davagh Rd,
Omagh,
BT79 8JH

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 24 hours

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Bike Trails in Wales

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Afan Forest Park, South Wales

Discover your next adventure here! With famous biking trails, woodland walks and even family-friendly cycle routes!

Whether you’re looking for gentle cycle rides along the valley floor, psst the Rookie Trail is perfect for the little ones! Or the blue routeBlue Scar! It’s ideal for bikers looking to improve their skills and develop confidence. And if you’re really looking for difficult and thrilling biking trails, The Wall is the one for you!

There are 6 biking trails to choose from, so you won’t struggle to find the right one for you.

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Afan Forest Mountain Bike Trails,
Port Talbot,
SA13 3HG

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday and Sunday 09:00 - 18:00

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Bike Trails in the North East

armstrong bridge

Newcastle to Tynemouth Loop

Saturday afternoons can either go two ways – resting up and being all cosy in your comfy clothes on the sofa, or being out and about. So, how about cycling 21.9 miles? This biking trail is suitable for all skill levels and is mostly on paved surfaces! It starts from Armstrong Brigde, past Tynemouth Castle, Tynemouth Waterfront, Willington Dene viaduct and back to Armstrong Bridge!

That’s a whopper of a bike trail, but you’ll be blessed with stunning views as you cycle around and you’ll see it’s not a technical trail as you cycle past quiet roads and turn to off-road riding.

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Armstrong Brige,
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire

If you’re looking for a circular meandering trail where you’ll cycle past moorlands, an ancient woodland and two traditional villages – then Dalby Forest Park is the place to be.

It’s 24km and can take up to 2.5 hours, so it’s the perfect route for a Sunday afternoon cycle in the autumn weather. Do you know what else you’ll find in Dalby Forest? Go Ape! Experience ape-ventures high up in the trees and stay till the sun goes down for Sundown Sessions!

You’ll find not one, but SIX bike trails here.

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Dalby Visitor Centre,
Low Dalby,
Thornton-Le-Dale,
Pickering,
YO18 7LT

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 24 hours

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Bike Trails in the North West

halewood park

Halewood Park Triangle, Liverpool

Having once been awarded a Green Flag Award, it’s definitely one of many beautiful bike trails.

You’ll cycle through mature woodland trails, ponds, meadows and a designated local wildlife site. The Trans Pennine Trail runs through Halewood Park and there are numerous cycle stands outside the Environment Centre if you want to take a break!

With a mixture of flat trails and more rugged ones, you’ll have a little adventure. So, it’s the perfect practice for beginner mountain bike trails before getting to the mountain!

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Halewood Park,
Okell Drive,
L26 7WQ

Opening Times

Monday to Friday 09:30 - 16:00
Weekends Closed

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Lee Quarry Mountain Bike Trails, Lancashire

For a truly mountain biking trail experience, Lee Quarry will tick all your boxes!

Rugged paths, big and small stones, drops, berms and technical bits of trail and loads more! There is a total of 8km of bike trails. Whether you’re a biking beginner rider or an adventurous advanced rider, this trail suits both!

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Rear of (above) Futures Park,
Bacup,
OL13 0BB

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 24 hours

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Bike Trails in the Midlands

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Western Park, Leicester

A huge park that has lots of facilities ready to make your family day out! There are 7 football pitches, 5 cricket wickets, 6 tennis courts and of course a biking trail perfect for a family of bikers!

Cycle through woodland, with towering huge trees shrouding you as you peddle or zoom along! It’s the perfect park to visit during the summer months where there’s also a bandstand with musicians if you fancy chilling out with a picnic after cycling!

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Hinckley Rd,
Braunstone Town,
Leicester,
LE3 6HX

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 24 hours

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Chase Trails, Cannock Chase

Set up by a local volunteer group over 20 years ago, they build and maintain mountain bike trails in Cannock Chase!

With popular biking trails like the Follow The Dog and Monkey Trail – not forgetting Stile Cop’s downhill trails. So, whether this is your first bike trail, or you love to shred through the rugged rock gardens, there’s an opportunity for bikers of any fitness level!

You can purchase a cycle map from Go Ape or the Cafe, so you can keep track of where you’re going!

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Birches Valley,
Rugeley,
WS15 2UQ

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 07:30 - 17:00

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Bike Trails in the South East

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Downhills Park, London

Whether you come for a gentle stroll around the park, pace through the ethereal wildflower meadow or cycle around! It’s the ideal location for children to start biking and for a family day out!

Not every biking trail has to be tough and mountainous! To ease in or just because you want to, gentle and calming bike rides are just as good. You can take in the surroundings of this park and enjoy the environment around you.

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Downhills Park Road,
West Green,
London,
N17 6PE

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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Betteshanger Country Park, Kent

Known to be one of South East England’s most important cycling venues, you’ll find bike tails of all skills and levels. From a smooth flat trail to a traffic-free, 3km tarmac, for road cycling and family bike trails. As well as this, there’s 10km off-road single-track mountain biking for biking beginners, with blue and red routes for those looking for something more advanced!

You can hire bikes out or bring your own! A bike hire fleet is available from the Betteshanger Country Park daily – and there is no need to book!

If your kids don’t know how to cycle yet, no worries – they can learn how to ride here too!

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Betteshanger Park,
Sandwich Road,
Deal,
Kent,
CT14 0BF

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 08:00 - 16:30

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Bike Trails in the South West

off-road mobility scooter in the forest

Haldon Forest Park, Exeter

With 3,500 acres of woodland to explore, you could spend an entire day here! Whether you choose thrilling and exhilarating mountain biking trails or leisurely walking through the stunning woodland.

Haldon Forest offers multiple cycling routes to suit all abilities, from pump loops to the cycle skills area. There’s even an opportunity for an off-road experience for those with limited or no mobility – with Trampers (off-road scooters). They’re able to tackle a range of surfaces, no matter the weather!

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Bullers Hill,
Kennford,
Exeter,
EX6 7XR

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 07:00 - 21:00

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East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Devon

Fancy exploring a landscape that is 250 million years in the making? With gorgeous landform features, ancient woodlands and spectacular nature – your breath will be taken away!

It’s the ideal location to partake in outdoor activity, whether you’re a path user and would like to just stroll along and take in natural beauty. Or you and the family love the taste of adventure and zoom along biking trails. You can choose to gently bike along the National Cycle Network: Route 2 or whizz around on the off-road routes like the pebbled heathland of Woodbury Common.

There are so many biking trail opportunities here, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

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East Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty,
Sidmouth,
EX24

Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 24 hours

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So, now you know all the best places to shred some new moves on a ‘bike trail near me‘! Your weekend activities are about to be off the chart when you explore new areas for cycling, whether it’s with the family, with your kids or with some alone time while you zoom down mountains in the fresh air!

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