Mountain biking holidays in England
| country: | England |
| location: | North York Moors, Northern England |
| trip type: | Introductory to hard core mountain biking holidays |
| departures: | These trips can be booked according to the departure dates specified below. |
| price: | From £80 - £520 (1-6 days) excluding flights. Price depends on choice of trip. Please see below for details |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Whether you’re a newcomer to mountain biking or an experienced rider, we have a weekend or trip to suit you! Enjoy a couple of days with a small group of like-minded people having fun off road.
Our converted barn/cottage weekends offer tremendous value for money with hearty meals included in the cost. For those who want a little more luxury at the end of a hard day’s ride, our Bed & Breakfast weekends (twin share basis) are a great option.
Below are a selection of the weekends and trips we offer based in the Cheviots, Dartmoor, Derbyshire, Lake District, Peak District, Quantocks and the Yorkshire Dales. Please contact us for further information.
Beginners' Weekends - Derbyshire or Lake District (Introductory mountain biking)
£195 (2 days) 2008: Derbyshire: 25 Jul. Lake District: 20 Jun, 22 Aug.
Our Beginners weekends have been specifically designed for those just starting out in mountain biking. These easy going weekends offer advice and instructions on riding techniques on a variety of carefully selected trails. This is combined with simple advice and instruction on basic bike maintenance in a relaxed and informative atmosphere.
Personal Tuition – The Lake District (All levels)
£80 (1 day) 2008: Apr - Oct.
Looking to broaden your range of mountain biking skills? One of our fully qualified MIAS (Mountain biking Instructors Award Scheme) guides are at hand to offer coaching, training, and advice on route finding, navigation, maintenance, bike set-up and technique all tailored to your needs. Minimum group size 2 people
Chilterns (Moderate / adventurous mountain biking)
£195 (2 days) 2008: 11 Jul.
Based in Wendover and easily accessible from London by rail or road, the Chilterns offer a cracking mix of forest singletrack and open farmland, with plenty of superb descents (and a cheeky climb or two). With the odd technical section to keep you on your toes (none are too daunting and are aimed at the less experienced), our routes take in the ancient Icknield Way and Ridgeway. Accommodation for the weekend is at a superb 17th century coaching inn, perfect for post ride ‘relaxation’.
Lake District – Euphoric Ulswater (Moderate mountain biking)
£195 (2 days) 2008: 19 Sep.
Riding from our accommodation in Penrith, we take in the beauty of the Northern Lakes, passing castles and travelling through open fells. With Stunning views of Blencathra and neighbouring mountains, we sample a wide variety of off-road riding, at a manageable level. You’ll ride rocky river beds, steep descents, rewarding ascents, and single track traverses, all within the capabilities of those quite new to off-road riding or for those just wanting a great weekend!
Derbyshire Dark Peak (Challenging / hard core mountain biking)
£145 (2 days) 2008: 30 May, 24 Oct.
Located at the start of the Pennines, with Kinder Scout and Mam Tor looking on, this part of the Dark Peak is prime mountain biking country. Based near to the Edale and Hope Valleys we explore the most spectacular and challenging terrain the Dark Peak has to offer. Riding is varied with singletrack, open heather moors, tough climbs and rewarding descents. The famed technical Jacob’s Ladder awaits, as do the Lord’s Seat and the magnificent trails around the Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs.
South Downs Way (Moderate / adventurous mountain biking)
£345 (4 days) 2008: 23 May, 22 Aug.
Our most popular UK short break. Covering just over 100 miles, our three days of biking begins in Winchester and follows the ancient drovers trails of the Downs, to finish at Beachy Head. Whilst not requiring technical expertise, a good level of overall fitness is required. As usual we have the back up of our support vehicle throughout, including your return transfer on the final day. Scheduled around Bank Holidays we recommend you book early for these trips!!
West Country Way (Moderate / adventurous mountain biking)
£520 (6 days) 2008: 28 Jun, 02 Aug.
Encapsulating the best off road riding in the south-west of England, the West Country Way is a journey of contrasts and challenges and simply the best way to explore this part of the UK. Beginning in Plymouth it ends after 160 miles of grin-inducing riding through the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor and ends in the fabulous Quantocks. This ‘place to place’ trip is a fabulous mixture of top biking and great scenery and another of those adventures that you will remember for a lifetime.
Our converted barn/cottage weekends offer tremendous value for money with hearty meals included in the cost. For those who want a little more luxury at the end of a hard day’s ride, our Bed & Breakfast weekends (twin share basis) are a great option.
Below are a selection of the weekends and trips we offer based in the Cheviots, Dartmoor, Derbyshire, Lake District, Peak District, Quantocks and the Yorkshire Dales. Please contact us for further information.
Beginners' Weekends - Derbyshire or Lake District (Introductory mountain biking)
£195 (2 days) 2008: Derbyshire: 25 Jul. Lake District: 20 Jun, 22 Aug.
Our Beginners weekends have been specifically designed for those just starting out in mountain biking. These easy going weekends offer advice and instructions on riding techniques on a variety of carefully selected trails. This is combined with simple advice and instruction on basic bike maintenance in a relaxed and informative atmosphere.
Personal Tuition – The Lake District (All levels)
£80 (1 day) 2008: Apr - Oct.
Looking to broaden your range of mountain biking skills? One of our fully qualified MIAS (Mountain biking Instructors Award Scheme) guides are at hand to offer coaching, training, and advice on route finding, navigation, maintenance, bike set-up and technique all tailored to your needs. Minimum group size 2 people
Chilterns (Moderate / adventurous mountain biking)
£195 (2 days) 2008: 11 Jul.
Based in Wendover and easily accessible from London by rail or road, the Chilterns offer a cracking mix of forest singletrack and open farmland, with plenty of superb descents (and a cheeky climb or two). With the odd technical section to keep you on your toes (none are too daunting and are aimed at the less experienced), our routes take in the ancient Icknield Way and Ridgeway. Accommodation for the weekend is at a superb 17th century coaching inn, perfect for post ride ‘relaxation’.
Lake District – Euphoric Ulswater (Moderate mountain biking)
£195 (2 days) 2008: 19 Sep.
Riding from our accommodation in Penrith, we take in the beauty of the Northern Lakes, passing castles and travelling through open fells. With Stunning views of Blencathra and neighbouring mountains, we sample a wide variety of off-road riding, at a manageable level. You’ll ride rocky river beds, steep descents, rewarding ascents, and single track traverses, all within the capabilities of those quite new to off-road riding or for those just wanting a great weekend!
Derbyshire Dark Peak (Challenging / hard core mountain biking)
£145 (2 days) 2008: 30 May, 24 Oct.
Located at the start of the Pennines, with Kinder Scout and Mam Tor looking on, this part of the Dark Peak is prime mountain biking country. Based near to the Edale and Hope Valleys we explore the most spectacular and challenging terrain the Dark Peak has to offer. Riding is varied with singletrack, open heather moors, tough climbs and rewarding descents. The famed technical Jacob’s Ladder awaits, as do the Lord’s Seat and the magnificent trails around the Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs.
South Downs Way (Moderate / adventurous mountain biking)
£345 (4 days) 2008: 23 May, 22 Aug.
Our most popular UK short break. Covering just over 100 miles, our three days of biking begins in Winchester and follows the ancient drovers trails of the Downs, to finish at Beachy Head. Whilst not requiring technical expertise, a good level of overall fitness is required. As usual we have the back up of our support vehicle throughout, including your return transfer on the final day. Scheduled around Bank Holidays we recommend you book early for these trips!!
West Country Way (Moderate / adventurous mountain biking)
£520 (6 days) 2008: 28 Jun, 02 Aug.
Encapsulating the best off road riding in the south-west of England, the West Country Way is a journey of contrasts and challenges and simply the best way to explore this part of the UK. Beginning in Plymouth it ends after 160 miles of grin-inducing riding through the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor and ends in the fabulous Quantocks. This ‘place to place’ trip is a fabulous mixture of top biking and great scenery and another of those adventures that you will remember for a lifetime.
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