The Super6 - Mountain biking in Northern England
The Forestry Commission have recently announced details of the Super 6 Challenge offering you the chance to win prizes if you ride all 6 trail centres!
Take The Super 6 challenge
Think you can tackle the biking trails in our six most northern forests? Well we're setting you the challenge! Download a Super 6 passport or pick one up from the forest to start. Collect a stamp at each forest location and once complete send your passport back to us. You'll be entered into our prize draw to win some really great prizes.
The six trail centres
Chopwell Woods Mountain Bike Trails
Nearest Town: Gateshead
Chopwell Woods mountain bike trails are located on the fringe of Gateshead in the North of England. There is a short red, a blue as well as extensive natural trails.
Whinlatter Forest Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Nearest Town: Keswick
Whinlatter Forest Mountain Bike Trail Centre located in the Lake District near Keswick is home to two fantastic cross country mountain bike trails offering stunning views.
Kielder Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Nearest Town: Kielder
Kielder Mountain Bike Trail Centre is home to over one hundred miles of legendary mountain bike cross country trails in Northumberland just south of the Scottish border!
Hamsterley Forest Mountain Bike Trails
Nearest Town: Bedburn, Hamsterley
Hamsterley Trail Centre in the North East of the UK features a little something for every MTB rider with Blue, Red, Black trails, Skills Loop and Bikepark!
Grizedale Mountain Bike Trail Centre
Nearest Town: Hawkshead
Grizedale Trail Centre in the Lake District National Park is home to some fantastic natural mtb trails and singletrack including the infamous North Face Trail.
Gisburn Forest Mountain Bike Trails
Nearest Town: Slaidburn
Gisburn Trail Centre in the North East corner of Lancashire with almost 30km of high quality mountain bike trails and singletrack with amazing panoramic views.
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