THE FOREST OF BOWLAND

MOUNTAIN BIKING

The Forest of Bowland offers some of the best off road mountain bike trails in North Yorkshire. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran of the trails or a MTB beginner, we’ve put together a list of the best routes and trails for all levels of mountain bikers.

Bottom Beck

9.5KM, Blue Trail

The 8

18KM, Red Trail

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Bike Parks

0.5KM, Orange Trail

Gisburn Forest: Trail Key

BLUE | MODERATE

Suitable for: Riders in good health with basic off-road riding skills. Suitable for basic mountain bikes.  
Trail: Some single track sections and small obstacles

RED | DIFFICULT

Suitable for: Proficient mountain bikers with good off-road riding skills & fitness. Good mountain bikes.
Trail: Challenging climbs, tricky descents & technical features such as drop-offs & large rocks.

ORANGE | EXTREME

Suitable for: Extreme level riders with expert technical skills & good fitness. Technical bike skills important. Jumping ability obligatory.
Trail: Extreme levels of exposure & risk. Large features.

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