Venues in and around Essex

Hadleigh Farm

Essex has a number of country parks that are ideal for cycling.

Off Road Biking

Essex outdoors centres across the county offer plenty of off road challenges, from gentle woodland trails through to more technical routes. The routes are perfectly situated to cater for all levels of mountain biking, and within proximity to some of the best single- track in the country to allow you to stretch even further.

Off road biking is available at the following Essex Outdoors centres:

  • Bradwell
  • Danbury
  • Harlow
  • Maes y Lade
  • Mersea

Mud Sweat and Gears Events

Mud Sweat & Gears is a series of mountain biking events and the Eastern region covers Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. It has everything from technically challenging single track, to long open downhills and lung busting climbs. Each venue promises to provide the rider with a unique challenge.

Find out more information and how to register at mudsweatgears.co.uk.

The following centres in the region advertise dedicated Mountain Biking tracks which are open to the public:

  • Redbridge Cycling Centre
  • High Lodge, Thetford, Norfolk
  • Bedgebury National Pinetun and Forest, Kent
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