Classic Rides
Peak District
Peak District
Peak District
Detailed below are a few classic day rides we offer at Select Trails.
This is just a small selection and is not exhaustive, we can tailor these routes to you or your Group or you can do something completely different of your choice. These routes could be added together to create that perfect weekend away.
Peak District
Wales
Lake District
Jacobs Ladder
This is a classic peak district ride mainly on old pack horse trails which are perfect for mountain biking. This route is a great all weather route.
Fitness 3/5
Technical Difficulty 4/5
Cutgate
This is one of the very best moorland rocky singletracks in the Peak District. Usually ridden as an out and back route with additional options to make it a true epic if required.
Fitness 3/5
Technical Difficulty 3/5
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Hope Valley
A perfect location for a day ride or weekend away. The network of quality trails provides plenty of different ride options around this area.
Fitness - various
Technical Difficulty - various
Black Mountains
Basically it's three big ups and a three big down affair. A superb day on the bike in South Wales. Can be linked to the Brecon Beacons ride for the perfect weekend of biking.
Fitness 4/5
Technical Difficulty 3/5
Brecon Beacons
This National Park is great for riding and this route takes you over the classic Gap with an amazing descent. This is a varied ride with a little bit of everything.
Fitness 3/5
Technical Difficulty 3/5
Snowdon/Cadair Idris
A bucket list ride up the highest mountain in Wales (obviously avoiding the bike ban times) or alternatively one of the lesser known mountains, Cadair Idris, which still provides the big mountain challenge and achievement but without the crowds.
Fitness 4/5
Technical Difficulty 5/5
Pont Scethin
This ride has it all, coastal and mountain views of the Snowdonia National Park. A really enjoyable day, technical, remote and quiet. Can be ridden with Coed-y-Brenin as part of a weekend of riding.
Fitness 3/5
Technical Difficulty 4/5
Nearly all of these rides require a good level of fitness and technical riding ability to get the most out of your day. Pushing/carrying the bike may be required in places. As a guide technical difficulty 3/5 is equivalent to a typical trail centre 'red' graded route.
Please feel free to contact us if you require more information on any of these day rides or would like to discuss different options or bespoke guided rides if you have something in mind for you or your group.
Helvellyn
Hiker bike, spectacular views and high mountain technical descending on one of the highest rideable mountains in the Lake District. Lets go!
Fitness 4/5
Technical Difficulty 5/5
Three Passes
Garburn, Gatesgarth and Nan Bield passes in one day. A classic Lakes ride, rocky, tough and technical. A true epic!
Fitness 5/5
Technical Difficulty 5/5
Ambleside
Great base in the Lake District for varied riding for all abilities for day rides or a weekend of riding together with some of our other Lake District rides.
Fitness - various
Technical Difficulty - various
Four Passes
This is a big day out! Honister, Scarth Gap, Black Sail and Sty Head passes. Very technical but thoroughly rewarding. A proper hike bike tech fest!
Fitness 5/5
Technical Difficulty 5/5
Borrowdale Bash
A stunning ride from Keswick, beautiful views of the Borrowdale Valley and Derwent water with superb Lake District trails to match. A top ride in the Northern Lake District.
Fitness 3/5
Technical Difficulty 4/5
