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SaveMinehead 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, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Horseback. Scenery includes ridgelines. Popular destinations include Dunkery, Horner Woods & Minehead.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
95 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Gravel Bike
7 trails
- Adaptive Bike
7 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
4 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
93 trails
- Trail Running
93 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
0 trails
Region Details
- 6
- 32
- 54
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Sep 19, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 95
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 95
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 4
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 93
- Trails Trail Running
- 93
- Total Distance
- 79 miles
- Total Descent
- 30,206 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,541 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,680 ft
- Reports
- 122
- Photos
- 29
- Completed Counter
- 6,868
Sub Regions
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Dunkery, Horner Woods & Minehead
- 25
- 39
- 1
Popular Minehead Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 2,717 ft • 0 ft • 242 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.5 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 196 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,923 ft • 0 ft • 189 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 1,636 ft • 0 ft • 184 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 3,084 ft • 0 ft • 181 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 5,130 ft • 0 ft • 174 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 25 ★ 0.0 • 2,776 ft • 0 ft • 163 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 212 ft • 143 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
Minehead Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.2 • 23 miles • 3,538 ft • 1 •
The ride starts in Porlock, giving you a chance to stock up on calories — you’ll need them! After a...
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 2,404 ft • 17 •
Starting in Porlock Weir, a steep climb takes you up to Hawkcombe bridleway for a sweet descent. More...
★ 4.5 • 10 miles • 2,366 ft • 8 • Loop •
Starting at a carpark, this loop combines some of the best and trickiest singletrack near to Minehead.
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 3,210 ft • 30 • Loop •
A tough loop with steep climbs and rough terrain but incredibly rewarding singletrack descents. Exmoor is...
★ 3.0 • 21 miles • 2,721 ft • 1 • Loop •
Nice loop from the Ship Inn at Porlock taking in the best of Hawkcombe, Horner Woods and Dunkery Beacon.
★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 2,482 ft • 22 •
A quick Saturday loop for those who have to travel a way to get there. Totally worth it though.
Photos of Minehead Mountain Bike
Videos of Minehead Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bridleway | Mar 4, 2026 @ 5:34pm (Europe/London) Mar 4, 2026 | Ideal | mike138 | ||
| Sliver me Timbers | Dec 7, 2025 @ 6:50pm (Europe/London) Dec 7, 2025 | Wet | mike138 | ||
| Coleridge Way | Oct 1, 2025 @ 9:32am (Europe/Guernsey) Oct 1, 2025 | Ideal | mike138 | ||
| Bratton DH Track | May 27, 2025 @ 4:03pm May 27, 2025 | Variable | TheDragoPenguinH9PElr | ||
| All show and no go | May 27, 2025 @ 4:03pm May 27, 2025 | Wet | TheDragoPenguinH9PElr | ||
| The Magic Carpet Ride | May 27, 2025 @ 4:03pm May 27, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | TheDragoPenguinH9PElr | ||
| Lang Combe 15 Splashes | May 15, 2025 @ 12:20pm May 15, 2025 | Unknown | georgeeustice | ||
| Cat's Scramble | Dec 24, 2024 @ 2:17am Dec 24, 2024 | Variable | russell-mtb | ||
| Horner Zig Zags | Dec 24, 2024 @ 2:15am Dec 24, 2024 | Ideal | russell-mtb | ||
| Mondraker Gravity Descent | Dec 24, 2024 @ 2:12am Dec 24, 2024 | Variable | russell-mtb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparky996 | wishlist | route | activity #104189129 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 1:25am Sep 20, 2026 |
| Dannytonkin1 | ridden | trail | activity #103395087 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 12:35am Sep 9, 2026 |
| Tricksteruk | wishlist | route | activity #101871495 | Aug 19, 2026 @ 2:25pm Aug 19, 2026 |
| sjy1969 | wishlist | route | activity #99982517 | Jul 25, 2026 @ 10:20am Jul 25, 2026 |
| USK6SRTi | wishlist | route | activity #99593478 | Jul 20, 2026 @ 1:48am Jul 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Clear top section, after road crossing there... | Oct 1, 2025 @ 8:11am Oct 1, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great top half flow section. Bottom section... | May 4, 2025 @ 12:25pm May 4, 2025 | ||
| trail | Tree down top section | May 3, 2025 @ 6:56am May 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great trail underneath all the leaves and... | May 3, 2025 @ 6:56am May 3, 2025 | ||
| report | Forestry work clear fell area so no trees left | Mar 31, 2024 @ 12:28pm Mar 31, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails18 awarded -
10 Blue Trails119 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k84 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge43 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge4 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k97 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 95 | 79 miles | 30,207 ft | 53 miles | 1,542 ft | #1,614 | #57 | 27 | 120 | 23 | 6,633 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 9 miles | 2,838 ft | 6 miles | 630 ft | #4,013 | #142 | 2 | 88 | 2 | 1,357 | |
| Gravel Bike | 7 | 11 miles | 2,520 ft | 6 miles | 1,152 ft | #1,662 | #71 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 10 miles | 2,549 ft | 6 miles | 1,152 ft | #1,972 | #59 | 3 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 4 | 5 miles | 955 ft | 3 miles | 719 ft | #1,400 | #53 | 3 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 5 miles | 1,470 ft | 3 miles | 600 ft | #1,083 | #48 | 33 | ||||
| Hike | 93 | 78 miles | 29,367 ft | 52 miles | 1,542 ft | #2,511 | #49 | 117 | 1 | 410 | ||
| Trail Running | 93 | 78 miles | 29,367 ft | 52 miles | 1,542 ft | #2,007 | #41 | 117 | 1 | 198 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Minehead?
Minehead has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Minehead?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Minehead are:
- Doris!!! (4.2/5)
- Quadzilla (4.2/5)
- Mondraker Gravity Descent (4.1/5)
- No show (4.1/5)
- Bratton DH Track (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Minehead?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Minehead. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Minehead?
The longest trail in Minehead is Rocky Road at 2.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Minehead?
The best hiking trails in Minehead are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Minehead?
The best trail running trails in Minehead are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Minehead?
Minehead has a total of 95 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Minehead to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Minehead?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Minehead is Granny's Path with 636 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Minehead?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Minehead is Barbara Malone with 1,128 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Minehead?
Minehead supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
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What bike services are there in Minehead?
The following bike services are available in Minehead:
- Bike Shop (2)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Accommodation (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Minehead?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Minehead is Doverhay Down Climb with an average grade of 19.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Minehead?
The overall region status for Minehead is Clear / Green. Out of 49 trails:
- Clear / Green: 41
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Minehead?
Yes, Minehead supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Minehead 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 Minehead?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Minehead are: View all mountain biking routes in Minehead.
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What is the highest summit in Minehead?
The highest summit in Minehead is Dunkery Beacon at 1,696 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Minehead?
The most popular Strava segments in Minehead are:
- that'll fuck the rim (1,788 athletes)
- easy top (1,268 athletes)
- Dunkery down to track (1,267 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Minehead?
Yes, there are 7 accessible/adaptive trails in Minehead. View all adaptive trails in Minehead for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Minehead?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Minehead are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Minehead?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Minehead are:
- Hawkcombe Head Path (0/5)
- Macmillan Way Path (0/5)
- Lower Hawkcombe Bridleway (3/5)
Activities
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