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      Descend Hamsterley is the only dedicated downhill and 4X facility in the North East. The project is in it’s 15th year of development. Due to popularity, it is one of the leading extreme bike centres for riders to visit from all over the UK.

      Descend Hamsterley accommodates everyone from beginners to full on professional athletes. We also have MTB coaching in tandem with Endeavour Mountain Bike Coaching to give hints, tip and training to all levels of riders.

      We also have dedicated staff on site at all times to assist and provide you with a professional service.
      source: Descend Bike Park
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Bike Park Details
      • 1
      • 8

      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 19, 2020
      Day Ticket
      £30 GBP
      Uplift Type
      Shuttle

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      9
      Trails Mountain Bike
      9
      Total Distance
      3 miles
      Total Descent
      1,883 ft
      Total Vertical
      370 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,014 ft
      Reports
      34
      Photos
      111
      Ridden Counter
      2,435

      Popular Descend Bike Park Mountain Biking Trails

      statustitledifficultyrating
      Main Line DH1
      Pinball
      The Edge - Top Section
      4x Track
      Black Magic
      Bikepark Trail
      NPS
      The Edge - Bottom Section
      Bikepark Trail

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 8 rides
      Past Week
      • 23 rides

      Photos of Descend Bike Park Mountain Bike

      trail: Main Line DH1
      73 |
      Oct 9, 2022 @ 12:21pm
      Oct 9, 2022
      trail: Main Line DH1
      22 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:50am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      23 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:50am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      17 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:49am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      18 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:49am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      34 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:49am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      52 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:49am
      Jun 26, 2021
      115 |
      Jan 15, 2020 @ 8:37am
      Jan 15, 2020

      Videos of Descend Bike Park Mountain Bike

      big crash @dannyharts decent
      32 | Sep 15, 2023
      Crash on Pinball C
      trail: Pinball
      45 | Jul 14, 2023
      shralps at descend
      51 | Sep 12, 2022
      Descend Bike Park
      34 | Sep 12, 2022
      Descend Bike Park
      55 | May 9, 2022
      Decend Bike park 2021 first run of day
      33 | Jan 17, 2022
      Oli's OTB Descend 4x
      trail: 4x Track
      233 | May 23, 2021
      messing around on the 4X track at Hamsterley...
      trail: 4x Track
      0:05 | 141 | Jan 19, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Main Line DH1
      Jul 16, 2023 @ 2:34am
      Jul 16, 2023
      		 WetE-Bike Waynio2409
      Bikepark Trail
      Jul 16, 2023 @ 2:34am
      Jul 16, 2023
      		 WetE-Bike Waynio2409
      Black Magic
      Jun 4, 2022 @ 2:09am
      Jun 4, 2022
      		 Ideallevo-scott
      Pinball
      Jun 4, 2022 @ 2:09am
      Jun 4, 2022
      		 Ideallevo-scott
      The Edge - Bottom Section
      Dec 24, 2021 @ 3:33pm
      Dec 24, 2021
      		 DryStill closed post-storm: taped offthestarfraction
      Bikepark Trail
      Apr 25, 2021 @ 7:50am
      Apr 25, 2021
      		 Very DryRyczel
      4x Track
      Apr 25, 2021 @ 7:50am
      Apr 25, 2021
      		 Very DryRyczel
      The Edge - Top Section
      Aug 19, 2020 @ 1:43am
      Aug 19, 2020
      		 Wetgmcc

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      FynnbrandswishlistregionDescend Bike Park
      Sep 22, 2023 @ 10:55am
      Sep 22, 2023
      KirwanCaddvideobig crash @dannyharts decent
      Sep 15, 2023 @ 12:54pm
      Sep 15, 2023
      Jimmy76riddentrailMain Line DH1
      Sep 8, 2023 @ 6:26am
      Sep 8, 2023
      48G1y9wishlistregionDescend Bike Park
      Aug 8, 2023 @ 2:10am
      Aug 8, 2023
      Waynio2409addreportMain Line DH1 and 1 more
      Jul 16, 2023 @ 8:31am
      Jul 16, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      AidanCKYtrail4x TrackThis isn't a blue trail. its part of the...
      Jan 8, 2022 @ 5:00pm
      Jan 8, 2022
      nathannnuktrail4x TrackMore a red or black not a blue
      Mar 15, 2020 @ 4:05pm
      Mar 15, 2020
      nathannnuktrailMain Line DH1One of the best trails here but not a red
      Mar 15, 2020 @ 4:05pm
      Mar 15, 2020
      Weardaleboystrail4x TrackNot a blue trail
      Aug 29, 2019 @ 1:32am
      Aug 29, 2019
      kev-waring-dhreportPinballThe North Easts One and Only 4x and Downhill...
      Feb 3, 2015 @ 10:04am
      Feb 3, 2015

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Hamsterley Forest 2 180.6 km
      Swaledale 3 317.3 km
      Beamish Woodland 2 118.3 km
      Chopwell Woodland Park 118.4 km

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