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- Type: MTB Base
- Grades: Red,Black,Orange
- Riding: Cross Country,Downhill,Pump Track
- Facilities: Toilets,Cafe,Car Park
- Distance(s): Under 5km, 5-10km, 11-20km
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- Country: England
- County: Lancashire
- Website: Lee Quarry
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Love to ride here! Now the dig team are on it its going to be bigger and better! Lee quarry is a great place to ride :)
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
03/07/2024 - over 1 year agoWas this review helpful to you?
Unique riding in a very special place.
It's a great trail that has a strong community of volunteers maintaining it.
look out for the prehistoric riverbed. It's very impressive!
dont just do the circuits. There's great riding in the centre of the quarry too!
What do you like?
Unique riding in the heart of 'the golden valley'
What could be improved?
You've got to have a certain level of fitness to access it. It's well worth the effort though
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
03/07/2024 - over 1 year agoWas this review helpful to you?
Lee Quarry
Such an amazing place for all abilities. Often times very quiet, but since the work input by the volunteer group, it's been great to see new faces and riders revisiting after a long spell away. The competitions held here are always a great success with lots of positive feedback. Onwards and upwards for this venue I say - putting the "adrenaline gateway" back on the map.
What do you like?
Vast space to test out every skill level, with fantastic scenery whilst you do so
What could be improved?
double yellow lines (unenforcable) now placed at the base of the quarry, lack of good signage
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
03/07/2024 - over 1 year agoWas this review helpful to you?
Lee and Cragg Quarries
Rugged quarry mountain biking at its best! Technical terrain, mostly red graded with small black sections and training areas.
It's 2 different trails that can be connected via a very fun natural link trail with a few jumps to discover along the way. Best done from Cragg to Lee.
What do you like?
The natural ruggedness of these trails give them their uniqueness and their technical red grade. The ride maintains its interest throughout and there are so many options in the area that no 2 rides will feel samey.
You often have the trails to yourself. Few trails have retained the technical elements of these 2
They both have tough interesting ascents and descents and have not been subjected to sanitisation and smoothing over which is why, despite the lack of facilities they remain well visited and have such a positive reputation amongst experienced mountain bikers accross the UK
What could be improved?
It is hard to access either Lee or Cragg quarry requiring a steep ascent. It lacks parking and toilet facilities and signposting (although arguably that is also a strength as it requires 'discovering')
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
02/07/2024 - over 1 year agoWas this review helpful to you?
An upgraded Lee Quarry
Lots of hard work is currently being undertaken by a group of volunteers to bring Lee Quarry back to its former glory. And it's riding well!
What do you like?
A variety of trails to suit differing abilities. Easily accessible. You can spend hours there exploring the terrain.
What could be improved?
Needs some rider facilities. But hopefully that will follow now work is being undertaken.
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
02/07/2024 - over 1 year agoWas this review helpful to you?
Stunning, historic, challenging - it’d got it all
Great range of riding terrain. Climbs. Descents. Single track. Technical. It's got the lot. A brilliant range of trails for rookies to advanced.
What do you like?
The entire range of riding and challenges possible in just one place.
What could be improved?
Parking! Signage. Hard to know where's the safe/legal place to park. And the entrance point is underwhelming. Needs impressive signage that hints at the joy to come.
Would you recommend?
yes
Date written:
02/07/2024 - over 1 year agoWas this review helpful to you?
