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SaveDorking trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Surrey Hills, North Downs and The Hurtwood.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
204 trails
- E-Bike
67 trails
- Gravel Bike
100 trails
- Adaptive Bike
33 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
34 trails
- Hike
215 trails
- Trail Running
215 trails
Region Details
- 39
- 81
- 59
- 14
- 8
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Sep 12, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 244
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 204
- Trails E-Bike
- 67
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 100
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 33
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 34
- Trails Horse
- 11
- Trails Hike
- 215
- Trails Trail Running
- 215
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 137 miles
- Total Descent
- 28,587 ft
- Total Vertical
- 800 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 961 ft
- Reports
- 5,747
- Photos
- 388
- Completed Counter
- 113,605
Articles
British Councillor Objects to Local Bike Park Due to Fears of Child Molesters & 'Aggressive Males'
Jun 22, 2021 from pinkbike.com
The scrutiny committee ended up narrowly rejecting the proposal.
Video: Brendan Fairclough and Andrew Neethling Hit Up the Surrey Hills - Chasing Trail Ep. 23
Aug 23, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Brendan Fairclough and Andrew Neethling check out the amazing trails on offer in the Surrey Hills.
Sub Regions
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North Downs
- 4
- 4
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Surrey Hills
- 76
- 54
- 11
- 7
- 1
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The Hurtwood
- 1
- 2
- 1
Popular Dorking Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 3,665 ft • 17 ft • 2,694 •
A popular trail for the Stravista's as it has a couple of bomb holes, some decent Berms and requires some hard pedalling to get a decent time. Not the most technically challenging but puts a smile on your face (careful of the very bumpy...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4,016 ft • 31 ft • 2,479 •
A popular surrey hills classic that starts with some routes and then flows into a new section with jumps and rollers and huge berms. Lots of fun and can be taken quite quickly.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,223 ft • 8 ft • 2,343 •
Up's and Down's all the way (like dropping into Yogurt Pots...) with a few berms thrown in. Not the best when very muddy but a great challenge and must visit trail in Surrey Hills
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,316 ft • 0 ft • 2,150 •
Small bombholes alongside Lawbrook Lane before dropping into off camber rooty section and descending through steep berms and over small rollable jumps and a small double. After you cross the fireroad there is now a large gap jump, a new...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 1,627 ft • 13 ft • 1,952 •
This is the 2nd part of called , the beginning and ending have been altered.
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 2,434 ft • 12 ft • 1,768 •
Following some hefty revisions by the local Ranger this trail retains it's sloppy wet start, but opens up into a fun, fast and flowing descent off the hill; the gaps are gone, as are the drops but still keeps enough interest to make...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1,536 ft • 0 ft • 1,721 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
Dorking Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 22 miles • 2,141 ft • 3 • Loop •
Mountain Biking UK magazine - Dirty Weekender, Big Day out in the Surrey Hills. Issue 371. Please consider...
★ 3.3 • 18 miles • 2,279 ft • 13 •
A 19 Mile ride around Surrey Hills taking in some of the best bits... including 2 visits to Peaslake...
3 miles • 349 ft • 6 • Loop •
A quick 5k lap that includes three brilliant trails. A nice flat to spin on before a progressive climb to...
★ 2.7 • 15 miles • 1,673 ft • 11 •
A great ride around the Surrey Hills from Holmbury YHA out to Pitch Hill and back
Photos of Dorking Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| John the Baptist (T2 - T4) | Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:53pm (Europe/London) Sep 12, 2026 | Ideal | JamieKlPdYk | ||
| Barry Knows Better | Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:53pm (Europe/London) Sep 12, 2026 | Ideal | JamieKlPdYk | ||
| JWTSN DH | Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:52pm (Europe/London) Sep 12, 2026 | Dry | JamieKlPdYk | ||
| Stane Street | Sep 6, 2026 @ 11:05pm (Europe/London) Sep 6, 2026 | Very Dry | StueyGreen | ||
| Trail | Sep 5, 2026 @ 12:10pm (Europe/London) Sep 5, 2026 | Very Dry | ChrisTrekSlash | ||
| Fire Road | Sep 5, 2026 @ 12:10pm (Europe/London) Sep 5, 2026 | Very Dry | ChrisTrekSlash | ||
| Son of Coco | Sep 5, 2026 @ 12:10pm (Europe/London) Sep 5, 2026 | Very Dry | ChrisTrekSlash | ||
| Mutiny | Sep 5, 2026 @ 12:10pm (Europe/London) Sep 5, 2026 | Very Dry | ChrisTrekSlash | ||
| Pot noodle | Sep 2, 2026 @ 5:23pm (Europe/London) Sep 2, 2026 | Dry | ThexMiniman | ||
| Wheelchair Access | Aug 27, 2026 @ 6:52pm (Europe/London) Aug 27, 2026 | Ideal | Joea8NxcT |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Garethwri | wishlist | route | activity #104684049 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 11:55pm 8 hours |
| cwils18 | vote | trail | activity #104662878 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:42pm 18 hours |
| cwils18 | add | photo | activity #104633126 and 6 more | Sep 26, 2026 @ 9:14am 23 hours |
| BikerTee | ridden | route | activity #104557134 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 8:41am 2 days |
| WillDEkcQW | wishlist | trail | activity #104503166 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 11:32am 3 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Fun loose downhill with a few small drops | Aug 27, 2026 @ 4:57am Aug 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Really fun but incredibly loose sections in shmmer | Jul 28, 2026 @ 5:46am Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Should be purple not red | Jul 28, 2026 @ 5:44am Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | very very dry and loose. one of the easiest... | Jul 20, 2026 @ 4:59am Jul 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Very dry and loose at the moment. Also be... | Jul 10, 2026 @ 2:07am Jul 10, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails1,018 awarded -
10 Blue Trails1,373 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k224 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge572 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge47 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k228 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Dorking West Dirt Jumps | skill park | Dorking |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Friends of the Hurtwood
![Friends of the Hurtwood]()
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Nirvana CyclesBike Shop
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Bikes Direct WarehouseBike 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 | 204 | 112 miles | 25,243 ft | 70 miles | 794 ft | #154 | #4 | 371 | 5,747 | 18 | 75,363 | |
| E-Bike | 67 | 28 miles | 8,169 ft | 19 miles | 594 ft | #349 | #27 | 5,146 | 3 | 18,051 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 100 | 72 miles | 10,666 ft | 38 miles | 791 ft | #436 | #23 | 1,120 | 1 | 291 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 33 | 25 miles | 4,078 ft | 12 miles | 712 ft | #1,067 | #24 | 1,085 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 34 | 24 miles | 4,301 ft | 14 miles | 758 ft | #749 | #18 | 1,212 | ||||
| Horse | 11 | 6 miles | 1,348 ft | 3 miles | 594 ft | 842 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 215 | 126 miles | 24,324 ft | 75 miles | 801 ft | #706 | #19 | 17 | 5,637 | 1,584 | ||
| Trail Running | 215 | 126 miles | 24,324 ft | 75 miles | 801 ft | #711 | #21 | 5,636 | 3,496 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 3 miles | 377 ft | 2 miles | 328 ft | 838 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Dorking?
Dorking has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Dorking?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Dorking are:
- Supernova (4.4/5)
- Yogurt Pots (4.3/5)
- Charlie Bronson (Gunbucket) (4.3/5)
- John the Baptist (T2 - T4) (4.3/5)
- El Capitan (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Dorking?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Dorking are:
- May (612 activities)
- August (571 activities)
- June (533 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Dorking?
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What is the longest trail in Dorking?
The longest trail in Dorking is Stane Street at 5.5 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Dorking?
The best hiking trails in Dorking are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Dorking?
The best trail running trails in Dorking are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Dorking?
Dorking has a total of 244 trails. Of those, 204 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Dorking to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Dorking?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Dorking is Stane Street with 155 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Dorking?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Dorking is Summer Lightning with 142 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Dorking?
Dorking supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Dorking?
The following bike services are available in Dorking:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Dorking?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Dorking is Trail with an average grade of 17.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Dorking?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Dorking. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Dorking?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Dorking are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Dorking?
The overall region status for Dorking is Clear / Green. Out of 189 trails:
- Clear / Green: 173
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Dorking?
Yes, Dorking supports e-bike riding. There are 40 trails in Dorking that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Dorking?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Dorking are: View all mountain biking routes in Dorking.
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What type of bike is most common in Dorking?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Dorking are:
- AM (219 activities)
- RD (13 activities)
- XC (6 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Dorking?
The most popular Strava segments in Dorking are:
- Supernova (alt. segment match) (17,172 athletes)
- Spank It (16,481 athletes)
- Bo Selecta Down (16,396 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Dorking?
There are 2 technical trail features (TTFs) in Dorking. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Dorking.
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What trails are closed in Dorking?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Dorking. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 173
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Dorking?
Yes, there are 33 accessible/adaptive trails in Dorking. View all adaptive trails in Dorking for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Dorking?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Dorking directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Dorking?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Dorking are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Dorking?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Dorking are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Dorking.
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