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SaveChorley trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often rocky and rooty. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Healey Nab, West Pennine Moors and Anglezarke Reservoir.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
12 trails
- Adaptive Bike
6 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
7 trails
- Hike
12 trails
- Trail Running
12 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 26, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 17
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 12
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 6
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 12
- Trails Trail Running
- 12
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,773 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,313 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,467 ft
- Reports
- 113
- Photos
- 31
- Completed Counter
- 2,301
Sub Regions
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Healey Nab
- 3
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West Pennine Moors
- 1
Popular Chorley Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1,850 ft • 52 ft • 259 •
Access to the trail head withing the forest. Gentle climb to the gate then the singletrack is a little rooty and rocky up to the point where the descents begin.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 761 ft • 0 ft • 246 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,499 ft • 6 ft • 245 •
The main descent of the 'Red' trail. Mostly downhill but a little bit of a climb in there half way down. Well build singletrack with proper berms and features. A few little rocky sections and small drops (under 30cm) but mostly smooth...
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 3,524 ft • 184 ft • 221 •
Continuation of the Red Trail Loop. Primarily a climb up from the base of the hill, singletrack with switchbacks. Rooty and rocky in places but a moderate climb for experienced riders with reasonable fitness levels.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 179 ft • 41 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 90 ft • 38 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 377 ft • 3 ft • 8 •
Tesco jumps, so called because its jumps near Tesco Multiple lines to choose from and new for 2021, the mulch jump! Space booter after the whale tail coming soon Dont wreck our jumps, feel free to build but dont move the carpets or try...
Photos of Chorley Mountain Bike
Videos of Chorley Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Roynton Road | Jul 26, 2026 @ 8:48am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jul 26, 2026 | Wet | Gshock2006 | ||
| Trail Head Access | Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:22am (Europe/London) Jul 11, 2026 | Very Dry | Vimto-North | ||
| Red, Black, Red Descent | Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:22am (Europe/London) Jul 11, 2026 | Very Dry | Vimto-North | ||
| Red Trail Descent | Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:22am (Europe/London) Jul 11, 2026 | Very Dry | Vimto-North | ||
| Black Descent | Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:22am (Europe/London) Jul 11, 2026 | Very Dry | Vimto-North | ||
| Heapey Fold Lane Access Trail | Jul 11, 2026 @ 10:22am (Europe/London) Jul 11, 2026 | Dry | Vimto-North | ||
| Belmont Road | Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:02am (Europe/London) Apr 4, 2026 | Wet | Vimto-North | ||
| San Marino Off Road descent | Nov 16, 2025 @ 9:40am (Europe/London) Nov 16, 2025 | Wet | Vimto-North | ||
| Twist and Climb | May 23, 2025 @ 1:30pm May 23, 2025 | Very Dry | Vimto-North | ||
| Tezza Jumps | Jun 25, 2023 @ 4:00am Jun 25, 2023 | Dry | bigbadbabyboy |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViktorZA8IW9 | ridden | trail | activity #103592337 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 12:35am Sep 12, 2026 |
| Gshock2006 | add | report | activity #100039228 | Jul 26, 2026 @ 3:40am Jul 26, 2026 |
| Bazparky | add | report | activity #99824113 | Jul 23, 2026 @ 9:02am Jul 23, 2026 |
| AdamynwUWe | wishlist | trail | activity #99664693 | Jul 21, 2026 @ 3:11am Jul 21, 2026 |
| AdamynwUWe | wishlist | trail | activity #99664677 and 2 more | Jul 21, 2026 @ 3:11am Jul 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | nice one putting in that grind lad!!! | Jun 5, 2023 @ 3:46pm Jun 5, 2023 | ||
| trail | primo conditions. Moonbooter int middle sent... | Jun 5, 2023 @ 3:43pm Jun 5, 2023 | ||
| trail | Not being maintained, might go back next... | Nov 4, 2022 @ 2:54am Nov 4, 2022 | ||
| trail | About 4 gates on this trail , shame as it had... | Jul 18, 2021 @ 10:34pm Jul 18, 2021 | ||
| trail | Fairly clear and rideable now. | Aug 4, 2020 @ 10:11am Aug 4, 2020 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge1 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge1 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Merlin Cycles LtdBike Shop
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Merlin CyclesBike Shop
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Sam's CyclesBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 12 | 9 miles | 2,421 ft | 6 miles | 991 ft | #4,550 | #151 | 31 | 112 | 7,603 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 5 miles | 1,745 ft | 4 miles | 991 ft | #3,532 | #180 | 8 | 15 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 6 | 4 miles | 676 ft | 2 miles | 974 ft | #3,899 | #161 | 48 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 938 ft | 2 miles | 499 ft | #2,632 | #159 | 63 | ||||
| Hike | 12 | 12 miles | 2,051 ft | 6 miles | 1,312 ft | #8,676 | #250 | 103 | 361 | |||
| Trail Running | 12 | 12 miles | 2,051 ft | 6 miles | 1,312 ft | #8,564 | #256 | 103 | 291 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Chorley?
Chorley has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Chorley?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Chorley are:
- Tezza Jumps (4.1/5)
- Red, Black, Red Descent (4.1/5)
- Twist and Climb (4/5)
- Red Trail Descent (4/5)
- Trail Head Access (4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Chorley?
Check the Chorley trail map for trailhead and parking information. Community members regularly update access and parking details for trails in the area.
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What is the longest trail in Chorley?
The longest trail in Chorley is Belmont Road at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Chorley?
The best hiking trails in Chorley are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Chorley?
Chorley has a total of 17 trails. Of those, 12 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Chorley to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Chorley?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Chorley is Twist and Climb with 184 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Chorley?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Chorley is Roynton Road with 339 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Chorley?
Chorley supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Chorley?
The following bike services are available in Chorley:
- Bike Shop (3)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Chorley?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Chorley is Twist and Climb with an average grade of 3.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Chorley?
The overall region status for Chorley is Clear / Green. Out of 12 trails:
- Clear / Green: 11
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Chorley?
The most popular Strava segments in Chorley are:
- Nab Sprint Climb (5,369 athletes)
- Red, Black, Red Downhill (5,057 athletes)
- training course times segment (4,921 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Chorley?
Yes, there are 6 accessible/adaptive trails in Chorley. View all adaptive trails in Chorley for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Chorley?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Chorley are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Chorley?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Chorley are:
- Trail Head Access (4/5)
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