Ignore the overheated headlines proclaiming tourist overload, the Scottish islands still offer the perfect mountain biking getaway.
Best mountain bike routes in the UK
The Tweed Valley is proof that we’ve never had it so good
When it comes to bikes and trails, we've never had it so good and nowhere represents this utopia better than the trails of the Tweed…
Doethie Valley is undulating unspoilt singletrack – the perfect trail?
With National Parks to the north, south and west, it's all too easy to overlook Mid Wales, but Doethie Valley offers ample reward for heading…
Leeds Urban Bike Park: the complete guide
UK towns and cities are starting to wake up to the value of urban trail developments. We head to Leeds Urban Bike Park to sample…
Five of the best UK mountain passes routes
It's summits that usually get tick lists but we argue that passes should too. And here are a few our favourites.
In search of mud-free trails
We're finally breaking fee from winter, but impatience got the better of us, so we went in search of mud-free trails, in the most unlikely…
South Downs Killer Loop route, 40km
Don't be fooled by the quaint rolling hills of the South Downs; this chalk spine is no pushover when it comes to racking up the…
Exmoor Killer Loop route, 36km
Never underestimate the role of routemaster, especially when your ride-mates are expecting your Exmoor route to double as a pub crawl...
The Lakeland 200 MTB route: Cumbrian rite of passage
The Lakeland 200 is a 200km loop around The Lake District national park. The route takes in some amazing trails and scenery.
Brecon Beacons Killer Loop route: a tough proposition at the best of times
The Brecon Beacons are a tough proposition at the best of times - add in stormy weather, a late start and a lack of lights…
North York Moors Killer Loop route, 35km
The fickle British climate loves to mock our sun-dappled dreams but a deluged North York Moors make for a spectacular consolation prize.
Where to ride in the Peak District when it’s wet
Five all-weather routes in the Peak District that you can have a good ride on all year round no matter what the weather decides to…
The Beast and Ladybower’s Best Bits, Peak District route
The Peak District's rocky descents, scree scrambles and wild reservoirs are a cinch to explore in the age of digital mapping - just download an…
Walna Scar Road, Lake District route
We revisit this iconic Lakeland route but this time we mix classic Walna Scar Road with some detours from the back of an envelope...
Lustleigh to Grimspound, Dartmoor route
One of the toughest routes here, although nowhere near the longest. 30km/19 miles Ride time: 6-8 hours Why ride it? Challenging granite trails and some…
Big Black Mountains Classic, Wales route
There are a few classic Brecon Beacons loops, but none that really match this one for a big day out. This really is among the…
Dunnerdale Fells, Lake District route
Flowing singletrack has never been a calling card of the Lake District, which is perhaps why this little loop has become such a firm favourite…
Blanchland Northumberland, Northern England route
This Blanchland route here is a mecca for soulful, moortop, mud-in-your-eye mountain biking that’s as good as anywhere in the world.
Doethie Valley, Wales route
Our Britain's best singletrack series heads to mid-Wales for a real wilderness experience
Ben Damph and Torridon, Scotland route
Ben Damph's 24km doesn’t sound much, but this is a tough route, with a big climb and a big descent. The days are really short…