The best MTB trails in the East Midlands

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Mountain biking in the East Midlands is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of England. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain bike routes to bring you the best. Just click on any of the routes below to browse real tips and photos shared by other members of Komoot’s mountain biking community, to see what they liked most about these Tours—and to find the perfect mountain bike route for your next ride.

Ladybower and Derwent - Outdoor City Sheffield	Intermediate	02:35 28.0 km
Sherwood Pines Forest Park Red and Blue loop	Intermediate	02:02 23.8 km
Jacob's Ladder and Lord's Seat loop — Peak District National Park	Expert	02:28 22.9 km
Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park	Expert	02:26 26.0 km
From Bamford to Lady Canning's Plantation & Houndkirk Road loop — Peak District National Park	Expert	04:13 49.4 km
High Peak Trail and Tissington Trail loop — Peak District National Park	Intermediate	03:18 47.5 km
Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop	Intermediate	02:21 35.8 km
From Glossop to Woodhead & Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park	Expert	05:05 59.6 km
Hope to Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park	Intermediate	01:51 23.4 km

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Ladybower and Derwent - Outdoor City Sheffield
02:35
28.0 km
10.8 km/h
640 m
640 m
Intermediate
4.7
(115)
1,387
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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2
Sherwood Pines Forest Park Red and Blue loop
02:02
23.8 km
11.7 km/h
190 m
190 m
Intermediate
4.8
(183)
2,357
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Jacob's Ladder and Lord's Seat loop — Peak District National Park
02:28
22.9 km
9.3 km/h
750 m
740 m
Expert
4.7
(72)
843
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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4
Ladybower and Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park
02:26
26.0 km
10.7 km/h
590 m
580 m
Expert
4.6
(73)
930
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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5
From Bamford to Lady Canning's Plantation & Houndkirk Road loop — Peak District National Park
04:13
49.4 km
11.7 km/h
1,050 m
1,050 m
Expert
4.9
(11)
202
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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6
High Peak Trail and Tissington Trail loop — Peak District National Park
03:18
47.5 km
14.4 km/h
440 m
440 m
Intermediate
4.8
(17)
201
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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7
Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop
02:21
35.8 km
15.2 km/h
180 m
180 m
Intermediate
4.6
(29)
386
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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8
From Glossop to Woodhead & Derwent Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park
05:05
59.6 km
11.7 km/h
1,180 m
1,180 m
Expert
3.7
(6)
70
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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9
Hope to Ladybower Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park
01:51
23.4 km
12.7 km/h
360 m
360 m
Intermediate
4.8
(11)
122
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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