Loading news…
Hamsterley Forest MTB Trails
Avg 4.57
Grin Factor
Trail Variety
Skills
Trail Quality
General Setup
Number of Reviews (216)

*You can claim this trail if you are the trail owner

  • Information:
  • Type: Purpose Built Centre
  • Grades: Blue,Red,Black,Accesible
  • Riding: Cross Country
  • Facilities: Car Park,Toilets,Visitors Centre,Cafe
  • Distance(s): Under 5km, 11-20km, 21-30km, 31km+
  • Number:
  • Country: England
  • County: Durham
  • Website: Hamsterley Forest
  • Facebook:
  • Instagram:
  • Twitter:
  • Email:

Trail Network & Rider Segments

Trail network status from Trailforks and recent rider segments from Strava (see full mapped routes and details in the Tracks tab).

Trail Status

status via Trailforks.com

Tracks Nearby

Not loaded yetOpen full view to load
Powered by Strava

Ride Readiness

Quick conditions for this trail right now.

Loading…

🥇 Trail of the Year – Winner Announced!

guest:
Avg 4.90
Grin Factor
Trail Variety
Skills
Trail Quality
General Setup

Great spot with plenty for everyone 

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

03/07/2025 - 4 months ago

Was this review helpful to you?

0
^
Keith T:
Avg 4.60
Grin Factor
Trail Variety
Skills
Trail Quality
General Setup

Hamsterley is brill

Brilliant range and variety of trails always kept in great condition.

What do you like?

Variety of trails and that they remain challenging 


What could be improved?

Trail hub and visitor centre 

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

03/07/2025 - 4 months ago

Was this review helpful to you?

0
^
guest:
Avg 4.70
Grin Factor
Trail Variety
Skills
Trail Quality
General Setup

Good 

What do you like?

Good trials 

What could be improved?

Needs larger more technical jumps with larger lips 

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

03/07/2025 - 4 months ago

Was this review helpful to you?

0
^
guest:
Avg 5.00
Grin Factor
Trail Variety
Skills
Trail Quality
General Setup

Hamsterley an absolute gem

Best trails in UK 

What do you like?

The trail variation

What could be improved?

Changing facilities would be nice.

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

03/07/2025 - 4 months ago

Was this review helpful to you?

0
^
guest:
Avg 5.00
Grin Factor
Trail Variety
Skills
Trail Quality
General Setup

Great mix of trails, plenty of all types, easily accessible and well maintained.  

What do you like?

Mix of natural and manmade

What could be improved?


Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

03/07/2025 - 4 months ago

Was this review helpful to you?

0
^
guest:
Avg 5.00
Grin Factor
Trail Variety
Skills
Trail Quality
General Setup

Awesome set up of trails and a very active and inspiring club managing them a Hamsterley Trailblazers 

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

03/07/2025 - 4 months ago

Was this review helpful to you?

0
^
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play