Richmond Bike Park

Richmond Bike Park

Richmond Bike Park is a community bike facility on the outskirts of Richmond Town, North Yorkshire, on land provided by Zetland Estates. The trails are now complete, but the park is not yet open.

Once open, it will offer a free-to-access, inclusive space for riders of all ages and abilities. With no similar facility within 45 minutes, it meets an important local need for outdoor activities and skill development. Velosolutions-built trails and a pump track are working toward a soft opening targeted for October 2026. Expect almost 2 km of mountain bike trails, with back-to-back berms, jumps and rock features for riders of all levels.

The Trails

Inspired by Devil's Toenail in Wetherby, Richmond Bike Park is a grassroots project, driven by the community, for the community: volunteers, local trades and donors have come together to fund and support the build, while Velosolutions UK designed and built the trails.

The Velosolutions UK design includes a 290m green downhill trail, a 390m green climbing trail, a 100m green loop, a 345m blue downhill trail, a 530m red downhill trail, a 65m dual slalom track, and a 40m jump line with a dedicated jump area. The green trail weaves around the outside of the hill, while the blue and red lines take more direct routes down the slope. The dual slalom and jump features sit near the start area at the top of the site, forming a compact skills zone.

Local Organisations

The build is backed by the Shimano Trail Born Fund, delivered through Madison, which also supports Aston Hill in Buckinghamshire and Rabbit Hill Bike Park in Aberfoyle. Thirsk-based Biker Group and building materials supplier Tarmac have also donated aggregate and materials to the build, with Biker Group delivering 140 tonnes of aggregate free of charge and Tarmac contributing a further 1,243 tonnes worth around £20,000. Alongside Velosolutions UK's trail build, the project has relied on local volunteers, donations and donated materials, equipment and skills.

Beyond the Trails

Planned facilities include multi-user gates, signage, benches, boulders, trees and shrubs. The park is designed for beginners, families and young riders, intermediate and advanced cyclists, local schools, clubs and community groups, and visitors from nearby towns and the wider region.

Getting Here

The site sits near Green Howards Road and Whashton Road, on the outskirts of Richmond Town, on land made available by Zetland Estates. Once open, it will be reachable by bike, on foot or by car.

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