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SaveMaybe the best riding the South East? The North Downs / Surrey Hills are proper beefy hills with an established scene. Stuff is always being built and there aren't many who know all the trails there. Rides start from Westcott or from Peaslake with good trails both up and down, across 6 areas. Coldharbour, Ranmore, Leith, Holmbury, Pitch and Winterfold.
The local soil is mainly sand so it drains well. You can do everyhting from hardcore XC to hardcore DH.
The local soil is mainly sand so it drains well. You can do everyhting from hardcore XC to hardcore DH.
source: Essex Herts MTB
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
AKA: Surrey Hills
Land Status: City Managed
google parking directions plan a road trip hereThis region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Hike
22 trails
- Trail Running
22 trails
Region Details
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Open as of 2 daysStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 24
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 16
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 22
- Trails Trail Running
- 22
- Total Distance
- 13 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,668 ft
- Total Vertical
- 569 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 809 ft
- Reports
- 317
- Photos
- 18
- Completed Counter
- 3,237
Popular North Downs Mountain Biking Trails
• 30 ★ 0.0 • 5,013 ft • 341 ft • 178 •
Track to top of North Downs. Moderately steep climb. Mostly unpaved apart from small section at the top. Roots can be tricky for inexperienced cyclists, but nothing hazardous at all.
• 55 ★ 4.0 • 3,770 ft • 5 ft • 124 •
Lovely twisty single track, sometimes peddly with some jumps for those that want to. Joins the timber yard trail at the bottom but not quite shown on here.
• 15 ★ 0.0 • 1,498 ft • 3 ft • 90 •
Straight, simple, quick descent with lots of roots to watch out for. Much much quicker in summer.
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 2,923 ft • 196 ft • 60 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 10 ★ 3.0 • 2,706 ft • 0 ft • 52 •
Fast and smooth downhill. Fun, fast and not too challenging. It's a bridleway, but there are dog walkers too.
• 20 ★ 0.0 • 2,034 ft • 39 ft • 26 •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,073 ft • 30 ft • 2 •
Splits from popular Flicks trail about 20m in. Downhill at first, some parts difficult to follow. Bottom of the trail and obvious track back to top. A short quick loop
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,305 ft • 77 ft • 1 •
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.
North Downs Mountain Bike Routes
★ 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...
• 11 miles • 1,642 ft • 2 •
Photos of North Downs Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| North Downs Way - Hollister Farm | Oct 20, 2026 @ 7:03pm (Europe/London) 2 days | Wet | fartymarty | ||
| Timber Yard Track | Aug 25, 2026 @ 8:31am (Europe/London) Aug 25, 2026 | Very Dry | belgianwaffle1 | ||
| Sawmill | Aug 25, 2026 @ 8:31am (Europe/London) Aug 25, 2026 | Very Dry | belgianwaffle1 | ||
| Trail | Jun 19, 2026 @ 6:21pm (Europe/London) Jun 19, 2026 | Dry | fartymarty | ||
| The tube | Sep 7, 2025 @ 10:27am Sep 7, 2025 | Dry | baldysellshisstuff | ||
| BW 136 | Sep 7, 2025 @ 10:27am Sep 7, 2025 | Dry | baldysellshisstuff | ||
| Flacks Loop | Jun 23, 2024 @ 6:23am Jun 23, 2024 | Dry | rhys1999 | ||
| Fullers Farm Rd Climb | Apr 28, 2023 @ 5:05pm Apr 28, 2023 | Ideal | Dukeinlondon | ||
| Down to Honeysuckle Bottom | Nov 13, 2021 @ 1:06am Nov 13, 2021 | Variable | marklat | ||
| Down to the Horses | Nov 7, 2021 @ 6:14am Nov 7, 2021 | Ideal | InternationalBiscuit |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fartymarty | add | report | activity #106315644 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:14am 1 day |
| Lewdog1 | wishlist | route | activity #105174539 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 1:35am Oct 4, 2026 |
| Nquinlan | wishlist | route | activity #105045657 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 9:41am Oct 2, 2026 |
| JIM317 | wishlist | route | activity #104712864 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 9:15am Sep 27, 2026 |
| BikerTee | ridden | route | activity #104557134 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 8:41am Sep 25, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This loop no longer exists. The area is... | Mar 29, 2025 @ 9:41am Mar 29, 2025 | ||
| trail | Really trailforks? 24 mins to cover 620 yards!!! | Apr 11, 2022 @ 11:21am Apr 11, 2022 | ||
| trail | Could someone add a GPX to this trail please?... | Feb 6, 2022 @ 12:19pm Feb 6, 2022 | ||
| trail | and a steep climb if you are going up it. | Jan 19, 2020 @ 11:40am Jan 19, 2020 | ||
| trail | Tree down across path near bottom. | Sep 8, 2018 @ 6:28am Sep 8, 2018 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Hills | 76 | 52 | 1 | 1.5 km | |
| The Hurtwood | 1 | 1.7 km | |||
| Redlands Woods | 3.4 km | ||||
| St Leonards Forest | 9 | 10 | 10.1 km | ||
| Buchan Country Park | 1 | 3 | 10.2 km |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 14 | 8 miles | 1,558 ft | 4 miles | 568 ft | #11,019 | #383 | 1 | 317 | 1 | 2,777 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 312 ft | 1 mile | 489 ft | #5,594 | #236 | 315 | 245 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 16 | 10 miles | 1,024 ft | 3 miles | 420 ft | #9,398 | #449 | 200 | 97 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 4 miles | 912 ft | 2 miles | 420 ft | #9,407 | #451 | 247 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 5,013 ft | 3 ft | 121 ft | 338 ft | 17 | ||||||
| Hike | 22 | 12 miles | 1,450 ft | 4 miles | 568 ft | #3,175 | #46 | 17 | 316 | 133 | ||
| Trail Running | 22 | 12 miles | 1,450 ft | 4 miles | 568 ft | #6,452 | #143 | 316 | 172 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in North Downs?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in North Downs are:
- Sawmill (4/5)
- Down to the Horses (3.8/5)
- BW 136 (0/5)
- Fullers Farm Rd Climb (0/5)
- Down to Honeysuckle Bottom (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in North Downs?
There are 1 parking locations listed in North Downs. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in North Downs?
The longest trail in North Downs is Fullers Farm Rd Climb at 5,013 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in North Downs?
The best hiking trails in North Downs are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in North Downs?
The best trail running trails in North Downs are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in North Downs?
North Downs has a total of 24 trails. Of those, 14 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in North Downs to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in North Downs?
The trail with the most elevation gain in North Downs is Fullers Farm Rd Climb with 341 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in North Downs?
The trail with the most elevation descent in North Downs is Down to the Horses with 241 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in North Downs?
North Downs supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in North Downs?
The steepest mountain biking trail in North Downs is Colin's Potty with an average grade of 11.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in North Downs?
The overall region status for North Downs is Clear / Green. Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
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Can I ride an ebike in North Downs?
Yes, North Downs supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in North Downs 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 North Downs?
The most popular mountain biking routes in North Downs are: View all mountain biking routes in North Downs.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in North Downs?
The most popular Strava segments in North Downs are:
- Uphill (1,615 athletes)
- Plummet to Beautiful Colekitchen Farm (1,294 athletes)
- Sawmill 2 (794 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in North Downs?
The most popular mountain biking trails in North Downs are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in North Downs?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in North Downs are:
- Down to the Horses (3/5)
- Fullers Farm Rd Climb (0/5)
- Down to Honeysuckle Bottom (0/5)
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