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Farmer Johns MTB Park
Avg 4.67
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  • Information:
  • Type: Purpose Built Centre
  • Grades: Red,Black,Orange
  • Riding: Downhill,Dirt Jumps,Bike Park
  • Facilities: Cafe,Toilets,Car Park,Accommodation
  • Distance(s): 0-5km
  • Number: 07837 704198
  • Country: England
  • County: Greater Manchester
  • Website: Farmer Johns
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Description

Farmer Johns MTB Park (FJMTB) is located by Marple Bridge, Stockport in Greater Manchester. It consists of several downhill runs and a dirt jump park.

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Run by Farmer John and his wife Jill it's famed for its races & events. There is an active community and there are always new developments in the making.

Main DH Track

  • The original and main Downhill track are interspersed with North Shore, drops and rock gardens. The bottom woody section is tight and as you would expect rooty. 

Night Race / Burm Track

  • This track is just a short run (nailed in under a minute) and kicks off at the starting at the top of the main field. It is famed for the night race held on it. 

Bridge / Hut Jump line

  • This run starts with the Main DH track and then diverts off just before the woods. It goes over a north shore style drop off, then through the meadow via some rock gardens. A bridge then lets the night race track link up to the Main DH midway down the meadow. Then the track splits again crossing either the hut jump or diving into the woods to rejoin the Main DH line. 

Mega Steep Variant Line

  • This track is simply described as a very steep track. The clue is in the name. 

Root Death Variant Line

  • Very steep, extremely Rooty, very technical line. 

Trails / Dirt Park

  • A number of progressive dirt jump lines. Has its own integrated community (see group below). The opening is restricted to dry periods for safety reasons. 

Events

  • Farmer Johns Race weekend is iconic.

Groups

Other Stuff

  • You can pay on the day or take out annual membership.
  • Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 including Bank Holidays. No need to book, just turn up and get your pass from the cafe or farmhouse. Full face helmets are compulsory.
    Strictly no riding without signing in first.
  • There is a bunkhouse for accommodation on site. 
  • The MTB Park is on the edge of the Peaks i.e. you are spoilt for amazing technical enduro style riding here. 
  • In 2016 Farmer Johns MTB Park took 1st place in the iBikeRide Trail of the Year awards for England (and 2015) and 3rd in the UK rankings overall. 

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Thor:
Avg 4.88
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DH as it should be

Great friendly atmosphere, and constantly evolving new lines. Loads of jumps and drops with great progression. Fast and flowy up top, steep, rooty and sometimes greasy in the woods. Great races too. This is my 14 year old son and my second year as members, and our riding has improved so much. Sure, going somewhere else where there is up-lift is great, but it's costly and you hardly ever session sections 'cos you want to get your money's worth. For a regular spot where you can improve your skills, this Farmer John's is hard to beat.

What do you like?

Good progression. Good variety. Constantly evolving. Good races. Dirt jumps. Great little cafe.

What could be improved?

Could do with a second bike wash area/hose.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

16/10/2016 - about 9 years ago

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Marc Marland:
Avg 5.00
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Best mtb park there is !

Keep up the good work guys ,and thanks for helping build me confidance and skill level with your amazing tracks .

What do you like?

Something for everyone ,any skill level can ride here ,great atmosphere ,great for building confidence . The dig crew are forever changing things so there is always something new to ride ,the events are second to none , fees are very reasonable ,I love riding at Farmer Johns ! ....buttys are great too .

What could be improved?

None ! Love the place .

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

16/10/2016 - about 9 years ago

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Tom Davies:
Avg 5.00
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Best In The North West!

If youve not been down yet your missing out!!

What do you like?

Mega place, only gets better year after year, everyone is friendly and helpful. Trails for everyone for all skill levels!

What could be improved?

None!

Would you recommend?

Date written:

16/10/2016 - about 9 years ago

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The Driscoll Brothers:
Avg 5.00
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Farmer Johns MTB Park

Get down there, you'll love it.

What do you like?

The variety of trails are excellent, from the fast flowy stuff up top to the technical woods at the bottom. From beginners to pro's it has enough to keep you entertained all day. Oh, and the food served up by Jill in the Big View Cafe is five star also.

What could be improved?

None, it;s a top place that caters for all.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

16/10/2016 - about 9 years ago

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Tony Green:
Avg 4.77
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Need to go more

I need to come to this place more! Good variety for different skill level's and what nneds you have as a rider, good fast flowing top section with jumps to home in on jumping skills or stile. The bottom section is technical, which I enjoy, specially in the wet. Staff and other riders are friendly and always up for a chat Would like to race hear one day, keep up the good work John

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

16/10/2016 - about 9 years ago

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Louis :
Avg 5.00
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One of the best places around

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16/10/2016 - about 9 years ago

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