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Guisborough Forest Mountain Biking
Avg 3.89
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Number of Reviews (13)

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  • Information:
  • Type: MTB Base
  • Grades: Blue,Red,Ungraded
  • Riding: Cross Country,Wild Trails
  • Facilities: Car Park,Toilets,Visitors Centre,Cafe
  • Distance(s): 5-10km, 11-20km
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  • Country: England
  • County: North Yorkshire
  • Website: Guisborough Forest
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🥇 Trail of the Year – Winner Announced!

Ronnie:
Avg 5.00
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John Story Trail

Respect⚡⚡🤘

What do you like?

Another Class trail

What could be improved?

None

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

11/07/2023 - over 2 years ago

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Ben:
Avg 3.90
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Like mini trail park

Like a mini trail park

What do you like?

Plenty of trails to choose from

What could be improved?

Quite short trails

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

08/07/2023 - over 2 years ago

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jens:
Avg 3.96
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this trail is epic especially for me when im only 13 years old and need to get fit. its a toal adrenaline rush!!!!!

What do you like?

this trail is epic especially for me when im only 13 years old and need to get fit. its a toal adrenaline rush!!!!!

What could be improved?

when you get into guisbrough you need to have a better sinage back to guisborough forest

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

26/03/2018 - over 7 years ago

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Mark Johnson:
Avg 4.57
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Guisborough

If natural, Off Piste trails are what you’re after Guisborough is the place to be!!

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

28/10/2017 - about 8 years ago

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Craig:
Avg 3.90
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Hidden gems

Well worth a visit. Plenty of friendly bikers will show you the way or just have an adventure finding out. Down is home, easy?

What do you like?

Some great trails if you know where they are. A wide variety of trails for various skill sets. Superb visitors centre with cheap parking a great cafe and a bike wash facility.

What could be improved?

Hard to navigate due to a lack of signage. Some trails are best avoided during the sloppy season.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

20/03/2017 - over 8 years ago

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Andrew C:
Avg 3.96
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Hidden Gem(s)

I can ride with my young son, my family and MTB-mad mates in one location. Easy location to find/Park but trail-hunters may need a local to show them what's there. Facebook group "Guisborough Riders" is a good place to start

What do you like?

Great if you know where to find the trails. Plenty of them scattered about at the quality seems to be improving. Amazing scenery with the NYC Moors at hand for XC rides. Rough and rugged terrain but rewarding and natural.

What could be improved?

Climbs. A fair level of fitness required to ride up/down for lengths of time. Many routes/trails more amateur builds but fire roads are criss-crossed throughout (although young children may want to stick to the old railway lines near the visitors centre near the car park)

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

16/10/2016 - about 9 years ago

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