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      Otley trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often loamy and rooty. Scenery includes views. Common trail features include drops, rock gardens and berms. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Otley Chevin Forest Park and Stainburn Forest.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 18, 2026

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      78
      Trails Mountain Bike
      78
      Trails E-Bike
      58
      Trails Gravel Bike
      30
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      5
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      5
      Trails Horse
      10
      Trails Hike
      44
      Trails Trail Running
      44
      Total Distance
      25 miles
      Total Descent
      6,475 ft
      Total Vertical
      608 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      978 ft
      Reports
      288
      Photos
      183
      Completed Counter
      3,739

      Sub Regions

      Popular Otley Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 3.6 • 1,480 ft • 86 ft • 522 •
      A short, flowing single track loop through the trees returning through the recently clearfelled area with great views of the Washburn Valley.
      • 90 ★ 4.1 • 2,943 ft • 0 ft • 480 •
      A fast descent line which splits off from the red loop, joining up at the bottom of the hill with the black climb.
      • 100 ★ 4.3 • 1,407 ft • 6 ft • 383 •
      A short, flowing single track loop through the trees returning through the recently clearfelled area with great views of the Washburn Valley.
      • 85 ★ 4.0 • 3,245 ft • 272 ft • 315 •
      A short but challenging route. Narrow single track, rocky trails with varied surfaces passing through remote forest. Some very steep climbs, descents and technical obstacles and north shore sections.
      • 90 ★ 4.5 • 1,568 ft • 9 ft • 257 •
      Berms at the start with rocky sections to get over, goes into a pretty fast but technical well worn singletrack with drops before finishing in loamy steep conditions.
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 495 ft • 0 ft • 244 •
      Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features rock garden. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 90 ★ 3.7 • 2,113 ft • 0 ft • 229 • • hike
      Tight fun descent to the top of the main descent line. Nice bit of loam in summer
      • 95 ★ 2.5 • 128 ft • 0 ft • 225 •
      A set of 3 different size side by side drops that allow the red loop to be sessioned, without the need to return to the car park start

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 3 rides

      Yesterday

      • 3 rides
      Past Week
      • 13 rides

      Photos of Otley Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Otley Mountain Bike

      Nothing But shorts
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      0:42 | 199 | Aug 18, 2020
      Endor Chill Sesh
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      trail: Endor
      0:20 | 218 | Oct 10, 2018
      Warren Boulder Main Descent
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      2:18 | 1244 | Aug 27, 2018
      Descent Line, Stainburn, Yorkshire UK
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      3:01 | 1048 | Aug 27, 2018
      My favourite local place!
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      10:16 | 186 | Aug 12, 2018
      Bike Rider
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      0:39 | 155 | May 8, 2018
      max milnes rips up his local
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      0:00 | 199 | Jan 4, 2018
      Shredding stainburn while it still lasts
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      2:16 | 965 | Oct 12, 2017

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Enchanted Forest
      Aug 18, 2026 @ 12:53pm (Europe/London)
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      Red Descent
      May 7, 2026 @ 12:30pm (Europe/London)
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      Uncle Bruce's Ultimate Collection
      Oct 18, 2025 @ 4:12pm (Europe/London)
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      Forest Road
      Jul 3, 2025 @ 12:44pm
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      Warren Boulder Decent
      Apr 29, 2025 @ 7:32am
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      Very DryDry, dusty and running welljezsai Singletraction
      Warren Boulder Ascent
      Apr 29, 2025 @ 7:32am
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      Very DryDry, dusty and running welljezsai Singletraction
      The Descent Line
      Apr 29, 2025 @ 7:32am
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      Very DryDry, dusty and running welljezsai Singletraction
      Red Ascent
      Apr 29, 2025 @ 7:32am
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      Very DryDry, dusty and running welljezsai Singletraction
      Anything goes
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      Very DryDry, dusty and running welljezsai Singletraction
      Turnbull's Turns
      Apr 15, 2025 @ 8:50am
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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike7825 miles6,476 ft15 miles607 ft
      #1,789#601832889,959
      E-Bike5821 miles5,079 ft13 miles607 ft
      #3,593#1252521,142
      Gravel Bike3015 miles1,995 ft8 miles548 ft
      #2,170#1202112
      Adaptive Bike55,131 ft207 ft2,730 ft358 ft
      #4,405#18527
      Winter Fat Bike53,514 ft118 ft1,696 ft282 ft
      #2,713#16711
      Horse105 miles659 ft4 miles548 ft
      #2,038#10033
      Hike4419 miles3,458 ft11 miles607 ft
      #6,625#163278577
      Trail Running4419 miles3,458 ft11 miles607 ft
      #6,141#153278335

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Otley?
      Otley has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Otley?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Otley are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Otley?
      There are 7 parking locations listed in Otley. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Otley?
      The longest trail in Otley is Forest road at 1.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Otley?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Otley?
      ▼ How many trails are in Otley?
      Otley has a total of 78 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Otley to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Otley?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Otley is Warren Boulder Ascent with 272 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Otley?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Otley is Warren Boulder Decent with 291 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Otley?
      Otley supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Otley?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Otley is Tranquillity with an average grade of 9.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Otley?
      Out of 39 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 37
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Otley?
      Yes, Otley supports e-bike riding. There are 39 trails in Otley that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Otley?
      The most popular Strava segments in Otley are:
      • Treemendous (12,111 athletes)
      • Loop section 1 (5,032 athletes)
      • Mast Climb (3,044 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Otley.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Otley?
      There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Otley. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Otley.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Otley?
      Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Otley. View all adaptive trails in Otley for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Otley?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Otley?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Otley are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Otley.
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