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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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guest:
Avg 4.70
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Dirt farm

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

25/07/2023 - over 2 years ago

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Andrew Hague :
Avg 4.90
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DH

If you like big jumps 💯the best bit is after the jump lines drop into the woods wow brilliant

What do you like?

Bike park for beginners to pros

What could be improved?

No bad boy pot noodles 🤷‍♂️

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

25/07/2023 - over 2 years ago

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guest:
Avg 5.00
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5 starts all day!

Something for every one

What do you like?

Quick uplifts

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

25/07/2023 - over 2 years ago

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Dan:
Avg 4.80
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Best place for unique trails

An impressively well maintained trail centre with fantastic trails offering unique riding and features youll struggle to find anywhere else . The variety of trails support steady progression from beginner to advanced riding. The unique layout and maximized space offers surprisingly long decents with very little push-up required to the point an uplift would actually be slower. Highly affordable pricing, great trails , ample parking as well as facilities like a shop and cafe make this a place well worth the visit.

What do you like?

- Unique and exciting trail features - steady progression in difficulty - well maintained - Affordable - ample free parking - onsite facilities - easy pushup and highly sessionable - chill atmosphere with hang out spots for riders

What could be improved?

- facilities aren't always open - mainly jump focused with technical sections (ideal for versatile riders) - limited protection from adverse weather

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

25/07/2023 - over 2 years ago

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Daddy james:
Avg 4.40
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Why farmer John's is amazing

Absolutely class spot to ride and improve your skills

What do you like?

It's got a great variety of trails for all levels.

What could be improved?

None it's great

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

25/07/2023 - over 2 years ago

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guest:
Avg 4.20
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Sick

Best local spot for chilled sessions and party laps

What do you like?

Toilets

What could be improved?

Nothing

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

25/07/2023 - over 2 years ago

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