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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.
      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
      • 3
      • 1
      • 8

      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 8, 2024
      Day Ticket
      £30 GBP
      Uplift Type
      Shuttle

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      12
      Trails Mountain Bike
      12
      Trails E-Bike
      3
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      3
      Trails Trail Running
      3
      Total Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent
      2,120 ft
      Total Vertical
      370 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      1,014 ft
      Reports
      49
      Photos
      111
      Ridden Counter
      3,753

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 1 rides
      Past Week
      • 22 rides

      Photos of Descend Bike Park Mountain Bike

      trail: Main Line DH1
      115 |
      Oct 9, 2022 @ 12:21pm
      Oct 9, 2022
      trail: Main Line DH1
      30 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:50am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      33 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:50am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      24 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:49am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      27 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:49am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      46 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:49am
      Jun 26, 2021
      trail: Main Line DH1
      72 |
      Jun 26, 2021 @ 12:49am
      Jun 26, 2021
      134 |
      Jan 15, 2020 @ 8:37am
      Jan 15, 2020

      Videos of Descend Bike Park Mountain Bike

      big crash @dannyharts decent
      72 | Sep 15, 2023
      Crash on Pinball C
      trail: Pinball
      59 | Jul 14, 2023
      shralps at descend
      85 | Sep 12, 2022
      Descend Bike Park
      47 | Sep 12, 2022
      Descend Bike Park
      60 | May 9, 2022
      Decend Bike park 2021 first run of day
      34 | Jan 17, 2022
      Oli's OTB Descend 4x
      trail: 4x Track
      291 | May 23, 2021
      messing around on the 4X track at Hamsterley...
      trail: 4x Track
      0:05 | 151 | Jan 19, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Nov 12, 2024 @ 3:06pm
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      Oct 24, 2024 @ 6:00am
      Oct 24, 2024
      AndrewGUAXz1votetrailactivity #60641775
      Oct 18, 2024 @ 9:34am
      Oct 18, 2024
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      Oct 8, 2024 @ 2:24am
      Oct 8, 2024
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      Sep 9, 2024 @ 3:57am
      Sep 9, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      oj12GtrailForest RoadThis bike park is amazing so many runs you can...
      Oct 8, 2024 @ 2:24am
      Oct 8, 2024
      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

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Hamsterley Forest 2 200.6 km
      Swaledale 3 317.3 km
      Beamish Woodland 2 118.3 km
      Chopwell Woodland Park 118.4 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike125 miles2,119 ft3 miles371 ft
      #2,217#107111495,810
      E-Bike32 miles236 ft1 mile210 ft
      452,151
      Horse32 miles236 ft1 mile210 ft
      11
      Hike32 miles236 ft1 mile210 ft
      #5994614
      Trail Running32 miles236 ft1 mile210 ft
      #5824617
      • By brenthillierTF Pro NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors
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