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SaveTelford 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, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Gravel Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, tight and twisty and flowy. Scenery includes summits. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include The Wrekin, Ercall Park and Oakengates.
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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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- Mountain Bike
77 trails
- E-Bike
77 trails
- Gravel Bike
23 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
56 trails
- Trail Running
56 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of 2 daysStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 77
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 77
- Trails E-Bike
- 77
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 56
- Trails Trail Running
- 56
- Total Distance
- 41 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,114 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,157 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,311 ft
- Reports
- 404
- Photos
- 21
- Completed Counter
- 7,475
Sub Regions
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Ercall Park
- 6
- 12
- 5
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Oakengates
- 8
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The Wrekin
- 13
- 9
- 17
- 5
Popular Telford Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 751 ft • 296 •
Very popular route to top of The Wrekin. So popular with all that you will meet walkers with pushchairs, 4 year old children struggling up, runners up and down, and occasionally bikes! This is not difficult technically but is...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 499 ft • 75 ft • 195 •
From the top of all the zigzags the easiest (!) way onto the summit ridge. Also probably the easiest way off on this side. CVery greasy when wet. Roots and steps up.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2,274 ft • 15 ft • 181 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 3.4 • 1,558 ft • 4 ft • 166 •
Very steep, rutted trail off to the left of the wrekin. It starts off fairly easy but goes into lots of steep, rutted turns with roots, rocks and some drops.
• 45 ★ 5.0 • 646 ft • 0 ft • 161 •
Moderately popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2,336 ft • 217 ft • 159 •
These Fireroads on this side of The Wrekin give technically easy access right up the side of the hill. But they are all steep and will involve walking for all but the fittest of riders. Another point to bear in mind is that there is no...
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,057 ft • 178 ft • 149 •
These Fireroads on this side of The Wrekin give technically easy access right up the side of the hill. But they are all steep and will involve walking for all but the fittest of riders. Another point to bear in mind is that there is no...
Telford Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 24 miles • 2,209 ft • 4 • Loop •
Loop WWW Lockdown Challenge
3 miles • 455 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
Fireroad that goes around the Wrekin, really easy to follow, clockwise is easier as it gets most the...
3 miles • 789 ft • 3 • Loop •
Climb Wrekin from main Car Park Back to Car Park via the Old Downhill
Photos of Telford Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bluebells | Apr 25, 2026 @ 6:54pm (Europe/London) Apr 25, 2026 | Variable | Jon961 | ||
| Bottom XC Bypass | Apr 25, 2026 @ 6:54pm (Europe/London) Apr 25, 2026 | Unknown | Jon961 | ||
| Neves Castle Trail | Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:16am (Europe/London) Feb 4, 2026 | Wet | scblurlt | ||
| Little Direct | Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:16am (Europe/London) Feb 4, 2026 | Wet | scblurlt | ||
| Little Hill | Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:16am (Europe/London) Feb 4, 2026 | Wet | scblurlt | ||
| Southern Descent | Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:16am (Europe/London) Feb 4, 2026 | Variable | scblurlt | ||
| Climb to Wrekin summit | Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:16am (Europe/London) Feb 4, 2026 | Wet | scblurlt | ||
| Little Brown | May 28, 2025 @ 9:26am May 28, 2025 | Ideal | Eiger3822 | ||
| Wazzas Line | May 6, 2025 @ 2:27pm May 6, 2025 | Very Dry | craighjones | ||
| Wazza Ray | May 6, 2025 @ 2:26pm May 6, 2025 | Very Dry | craighjones |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| L7Thrm | ridden | trail | activity #104509347 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 1:19pm Sep 24, 2026 |
| O7Ap8G | ridden | trail | activity #104222770 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:19am Sep 20, 2026 |
| O7Ap8G | vote | trail | activity #104222564 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:17am Sep 20, 2026 |
| Devans251 | wishlist | region | activity #103061608 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 6:41pm Sep 4, 2026 |
| sallyleyland | wishlist | region | activity #100550820 | Aug 2, 2026 @ 12:55am Aug 2, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Seems to be over grown and now hard to identify. | Jun 28, 2026 @ 5:55am Jun 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | A very direct way up, taking good uphill... | Jun 28, 2026 @ 5:54am Jun 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Excellent trail although not quite a black,... | Jun 28, 2026 @ 5:52am Jun 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great trail. Possible best red on hill. | Jun 28, 2026 @ 5:50am Jun 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | No trees or obstacles on trail. Lovely trail.... | Jun 28, 2026 @ 3:33am Jun 28, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k7 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge55 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge5 awarded -
Completionist0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k7 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge55 awarded
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 | 77 | 41 miles | 11,112 ft | 24 miles | 1,158 ft | #2,691 | #84 | 21 | 404 | 7 | 11,630 | |
| E-Bike | 77 | 41 miles | 11,112 ft | 24 miles | 1,158 ft | #763 | #41 | 393 | 4 | 2,506 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 23 miles | 2,021 ft | 9 miles | 1,135 ft | #1,918 | #95 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 4,747 ft | 30 ft | 978 ft | 210 ft | #2,499 | #149 | 2 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 8 miles | 646 ft | 4 miles | 456 ft | 6 | ||||||
| Hike | 56 | 35 miles | 7,238 ft | 19 miles | 1,138 ft | #5,213 | #113 | 394 | 3 | 494 | ||
| Trail Running | 56 | 35 miles | 7,238 ft | 19 miles | 1,138 ft | #4,502 | #96 | 394 | 3 | 821 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Telford?
Telford 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 Telford?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Telford are:
- Deer Run (4.2/5)
- Loamy Switchbacks (4.1/5)
- The Cockshutt (4.1/5)
- The Cockshutt Drop (4.1/5)
- The Cockshutt Eastside (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Telford?
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What is the longest trail in Telford?
The longest trail in Telford is Shooters XC Loop North at 2.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Telford?
The best hiking trails in Telford are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Telford?
The best trail running trails in Telford are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Telford?
Telford has a total of 77 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Telford to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Telford?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Telford is Climb to Wrekin summit with 751 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Telford?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Telford is Southern Descent with 494 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Telford?
Telford supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Telford?
The following bike services are available in Telford:
- Bike Shop (2)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Telford?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Telford is Hero Climb with an average grade of 15.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Telford?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Telford are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Telford?
The overall region status for Telford is Clear / Green. Out of 59 trails:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Telford?
Yes, Telford supports e-bike riding. There are 73 trails in Telford 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 Telford?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Telford are:
- Telford Loop WWW Lockdown Challenge
- Wrekin Climb Full Mohican descent
- Wrekin Top Climb Deer Run Descent
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Telford?
The most popular Strava segments in Telford are:
- Wrekin uphill part 2 (6,477 athletes)
- final steep section (3,780 athletes)
- OW (3,689 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Telford?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Telford. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Telford.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Telford?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Telford are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Telford?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Telford are:
- Coalmoor Shortcut (3/5)
- Low Zag (4/5)
- Low Zig (4/5)
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