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Stainburn Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Stainburn Forest Mountain Bike Trails
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  • Information:
  • Type: MTB Base
  • Grades: Red,Black,Ungraded
  • Riding: Cross Country,Pump Track
  • Distance(s): Under 5km, 5-10km
  • Country: England
  • County: North Yorkshire
  • Website: Stainburn
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Description

Stainburn Forest mountain bike trails are in the west of Stainburn Forest on the edge of Nidderdale, close to Harrogate and Otley in North Yorkshire.

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Stainburn has two short reds and a black. All are built to be ridden more than once. There are also the Norwood Edge natural trails on the doorstep. 


These MTB trails may be short but they were designed to be ridden more than once, given the technical nature of Stainburn. They are all cared for and managed by the SingletrAction volunteer group.

Red Trail

  • The Red graded trail is an 2 km single-track loop. It is full of rocky boulders and berms and on the return leg there is a log ride and selection of skinnies to test your balance. 

The Descent Line (Red)

  • The Descent Line is a 1 km Red graded trail. This has a great descent, drops, a mixture of flat and bermed corners and a big rock that you can roll down. If you want to extend your ride, this trail is a fast line which splits off from the red trail, joining up at the bottom of the hill with the black climb.

Warren Boulder Trail (Black)

  • The Warren Boulder trail is a 4km long graded Black track. It has narrow single-track, a Slab early on (a bit if a qualifier) and steep climbs and descents. It is very rocky in places, is littered with technical obstacles and also dotted with some technical north shore. Some of the famed sections are The Slab, Hovis Corner, Cascade and The Coal Chute.

Pump Track

  • There is a small pump track on the site. It is one of the oldest in the UK so not sure of its condition / rideability

The Norwood Edge Trails

  • The Norwood Edge trails are natural XC trails and the main trail is meant to be ridden clockwise. To get to them you cross the road from the car park, through the gate and turn left (following the yellow marks)

MTB Groups and Clubs

  • There is the SingletrAction Stainburn Trail Crew Facebook Group. SingletrAction Volunteer Mountain Bike Trailbuilders working with the Forestry Commission make this all happen. Please don't do any unofficial trail building.

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Oldie but a goldie

Would you recommend?

yes

Date written:

02/07/2025 - 6 months ago

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Trail Explorer :
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Stainburn

Great little place to ride and the black trail is slow but very technical. The red is a fun trial, littered with boulders and rock gardens. There are off piste trails at the opposite side of the road

What do you like?

Black trail is very technical

What could be improved?

Quite small

Would you recommend?

Yes

Date written:

03/01/2021 - about 5 years ago

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Whooshka:
Avg 4.29
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Stainburn Short and sweet.

I see there haven't been any recent reviews for Stainburn. The description above is pretty accurate apart from the bit about the pump track. It's still awaiting attention so I wouldn't recommend a visit if that's your carrot. It was recommended to me about 3 years ago by a guy at our LBS and I've been hooked ever since. The big attraction for me is that the main trails are rideable all year round. The flip side to this is: the red trails are rideable all year round because large parts of them are surfaced with gritstone. If you don't like rocks you may not be too keen. Because of the terrain and the size of the place, the trails are pretty much just up, down repeat. But you could session/learn them all day to develope your riding and there's zero "boring fire Road". The climbs are technical, including black options, and will develope your climbing skills as well. As an indicator of how well regarded the place is, I know for a fact the guys from Jungle/Stif are regulars there and you could well bump into guys from Hope from time to time as well. The black trail is a technical rock fest and not for the faint hearted but many people claim to like it. A lap round the XC loop over the road would extend your stay but be prepared for some gloop when it's wet and maybe do a bit of research before you get there so you know where you're aiming as signage is not the best. I've just checked my Strava and I've been 23 times in 3 years. Suits me ?

What do you like?

Variety of trails. All the main trails are almost weatherproof. ie armoured surface, almost no mud all year round. Longer XC trail over the road Pretty quiet

What could be improved?

No facilities. (Be prepared).

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

11/12/2016 - about 9 years ago

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Jimbles666:
Avg 3.85
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Stainburn for the win...

What do you like?

The Stainburn trails are great fun and give you no choice but to imprive your skills. Very addictive short trails you can session all day long and build skills fast. Also as it's little known it is usually fairly quiet with no queues or braking bumps.

What could be improved?

No fascilities as this is not a trail centre.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

27/12/2014 - about 11 years ago

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mally77:
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awesome little runs well maintained .if you don't like the ups then defo recommend coming here ..

What do you like?

nice maintained little runs. no massive climbs ,as hard or easy as you want to push your self

What could be improved?

there a black and white sharp bend sing concealing the car-park/trail entrance sign .get a bit lost on the black ,could do with a few more direction arrows.

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

28/08/2014 - over 11 years ago

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Sam :
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What do you like?

For a beginner there is everything there to progress, it has a variety of trails for everyone. I spent most weekends there a s child and I loved it! The downhill sections are fun and techy.

What could be improved?

Could have some more tech in there and a full length proper downhill track

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

14/11/2013 - about 12 years ago

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