Dartmoor Mountain Bike Trails

Landscape Rides

Cycle legal public tracks for exploration of the stunning south west Protected Landscapes.
Trailhubs

One or more graded and way-marked off-road cycling trails with visitor facilities.
Promoted Routes

Traffic-free cycling routes promoted by Local Authorities with bike hire. Occasional road sections — check route details.

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Dartmoor is a hugely popular hub for mountain biking and recently played host to the world’s best cyclists in the Tour of Britain. Its wild and dramatic scenery has inspired many tourists to venture to the south coast with their bikes in tow.

Dartmoor has something for everyone – it is the complete cycling experience. On any given day its moors will welcome experienced riders searching for a route that will test them to their physical limits as well as a family on a day cycling outing. Our trail grading system breaks down Dartmoor’s routes into various difficulty categories, meaning you can find the perfect route for your level.

Red or Black Trails

We would recommend either Red or Black graded trails for the more experienced riders in Dartmoor. Visit the Trail Grading Explained page to learn what trail grading is. Black grade trails are harder than red but red trails are still suitable for the mountain biking enthusiast, requiring a high level of skill, ability and concentration.

Be Careful

Landscape Rides in Dartmoor delve far into the countryside so riders should be advised that trail conditions may deteriorate during the Winter. Landscape Rides tend to vary depending on weather conditions as many are un-surfaced. The tricker terrains will tend to suit experienced riders but are not inhospitable to outdoor enthusiasts who are looking to explore on two wheels rather than on foot. Remember that the grading system refers to the technical challenge of the trail, not how long it is.

About

We want you to have a great adventure in the South West of England.

Read on to find out how we can help you…

Bike wheels lined up The Trail Essentials guide gives you the important things to know before you head out on your bike. Please read and enjoy it. The Project promotes legal, sustainable and responsible riding only. The future development of off-road cycling in the south west is in your hands – treat it carefully and it will grow!

To have a truly enjoyable experience it is really important to match a cycling adventure with the skill, knowledge and fitness level of the people taking part - we can’t stress this enough! We provide you with information to use in deciding which adventures you will enjoy, and which you will leave for another day!

If you haven’t already, take a look at the Trail Grading guide on our website and see which one you feel you fit into. Then search the map which grades of trail we would recommend for your experience level.

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