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      Clitheroe trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Gisburn Forest.
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.

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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 2, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      40
      Trails Mountain Bike
      40
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Gravel Bike
      18
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      15
      Trails Hike
      26
      Trails Trail Running
      26
      Total Distance
      23 miles
      Total Descent
      3,004 ft
      Total Vertical
      540 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,155 ft
      Reports
      720
      Photos
      125
      Completed Counter
      29,404
      Sub Regions

      Popular Clitheroe Mountain Biking Trails

      100 3.7 1,351 ft 70 ft 1,412
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 70 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      85 3.4 1,857 ft 20 ft 1,405
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 20 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
      95 4.0 3,829 ft 52 ft 1,378
      A small climb followed by one of the funnest descents "like chasing Ewoks" tight and twisty volunteer handbuilt trail.
      95 4.0 2,594 ft 18 ft 1,363
      The opening trail, lovely flow!
      85 3.7 1,273 ft 87 ft 1,360
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 87 ft blue climb. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      75 4.0 2,459 ft 2 ft 1,302
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
      90 1.7 3,399 ft 38 ft 1,294
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
      80 2.0 2,600 ft 33 ft 1,290
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
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      Past Week
      • 4 rides

      Clitheroe Mountain Bike Routes

      5.0 12 miles 1,563 ft 15
      Gisburn forest reds and a few blacks
      3.0 12 miles 1,214 ft 11
      Highlights include the volunteer built trail of , gnarly rocks of and the roller coaster ride down Follow...
      6 miles 491 ft 5 Loop
      Blue trail as shown on trail map
      5.0 25 miles 2,881 ft 0
      Malham Tarn to Pen-Y-Ghent in the Yorkshire Dales.
      17 miles 2,150 ft 20
      13 miles 1,486 ft 21

      Photos of Clitheroe Mountain Bike

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      Jan 3, 2017 @ 1:33pm
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      May 21, 2012 @ 11:39am
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      Jan 23, 2025 @ 1:19am
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      May 20, 2024 @ 7:14am
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      Aug 15, 2021 @ 9:11am
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      Nov 2, 2020 @ 12:11pm
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      Sep 2, 2020 @ 6:20am
      Sep 2, 2020

      Videos of Clitheroe Mountain Bike

      2023 PMBA Enduro, Under 10s race
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      3:36 | 146 | Apr 25, 2023
      2023 PMBA Enduro, Womens and Academy Races
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      trail: Home Baked
      4:14 | 128 | Apr 25, 2023
      2023 PMBA ENDURO Gisburn Forest
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      6:37 | 582 | Apr 25, 2023
      leap of faith on my hardtail kinver
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      0:15 | 729 | May 8, 2017
      Keri - Hope Line Gisburn Forest 26-3-17
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      0:51 | 438 | Mar 27, 2017
      HOPE/PMBA ENDURO 2017, ROUND ONE - GISBURN FOREST
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      trail: Home Baked
      4:26 | 2408 | Mar 21, 2017
      Si Paton at Kinver. Leap of Faith.
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      0:43 | 589 | Dec 18, 2016
      Me and Dan hessy leap of faith kinver
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      0:55 | 216 | Dec 12, 2016

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      AidanCKYtrailLong Way DownReally good trail, even on a wet mid November...
      Nov 14, 2021 @ 1:52pm
      Nov 14, 2021
      BikechimpstertrailBottomsCareful some of the drop offs end up In Big...
      May 3, 2021 @ 6:53am
      May 3, 2021
      ArrangftrailCircleAgain it’s not a walkers trails
      Jun 25, 2020 @ 5:34am
      Jun 25, 2020
      ArrangftrailThe SnakeIt’s not a sodding walking trail
      Jun 25, 2020 @ 5:33am
      Jun 25, 2020
      ArrangftrailThe Hope LineDefinitely a red route not a pro line expert...
      May 9, 2020 @ 10:24am
      May 9, 2020

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike4023 miles3,005 ft11 miles541 ft
      #1,561#5612572048,240
      E-Bike53 miles827 ft1 mile315 ft
      #5,050#19563722,127
      Gravel Bike1814 miles1,627 ft6 miles518 ft
      #1,966#10294114
      Adaptive Bike1512 miles1,152 ft5 miles489 ft
      #2,522#8740
      Hike2617 miles1,739 ft8 miles489 ft
      #7,120#184678489
      Trail Running2617 miles1,739 ft8 miles489 ft
      #6,554#175678123

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Clitheroe?
      Clitheroe has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Clitheroe?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Clitheroe are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to ride in Clitheroe?
      There are 2 parking locations listed in Clitheroe. The most popular parking spots are:
      What is the longest trail in Clitheroe?
      The longest trail in Clitheroe is Whelpstone Crag at 1.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      How many trails are in Clitheroe?
      Clitheroe has a total of 40 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Clitheroe to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Clitheroe?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Clitheroe is Whelpstone Crag with 154 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Clitheroe?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Clitheroe is Bottoms with 201 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Clitheroe?
      Clitheroe supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What bike services are there in Clitheroe?
      The following bike services are available in Clitheroe:
      • Bike Shop (2)
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Clitheroe directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Clitheroe?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Clitheroe is Rocky Road with an average grade of 6.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      What trails have the biggest jumps in Clitheroe?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Clitheroe are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      Are the trails open in Clitheroe?
      The overall region status for Clitheroe is Clear / Green. Out of 34 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 32
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      Can I ride an ebike in Clitheroe?
      Yes, Clitheroe supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Clitheroe that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Clitheroe?
      What is the highest summit in Clitheroe?
      The highest summit in Clitheroe is Kirby Fell at 1,788 ft elevation.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Clitheroe?
      The most popular Strava segments in Clitheroe are:
      • Park Wood Berms (29,065 athletes)
      • pmba 16 stage 3 (23,991 athletes)
      • Stage 3 - Bottoms to Stream (23,010 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Clitheroe.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Clitheroe?
      Yes, there are 15 accessible/adaptive trails in Clitheroe. View all adaptive trails in Clitheroe for specific accessibility information.
      Are there local clubs or events in Clitheroe?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Clitheroe directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Clitheroe?
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