Mountain Biking
Exmoor is recognised as one of the best and most challenging off road cycling destinations in the UK. The combination of a beautiful and varied landscape and a good network of bridleways, lanes and other permitted tracks provide ample opportunity for cyclists to plan some fantastic rides. To help with route planning Exmoor National Park has produced a colour coded off-road cycle map that uses the Cycle Touring Club’s nationally recognised grading system, with routes ranging from green (easy) to black (very challenging). This and a number of route guides that will help you find a ride that matches your levels of fitness and skill are available online in our shop or in our National Park Centres. There are also organized Mountain Bike Events throughout the year . For more information on Mountain Biking on Exmoor visit Active Exmoor.
You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy off road cycling on Exmoor, and there are plenty of places where families and beginners can find a route. At Nutcombe Bottom, near Dunster there are three way-marked routes catering for all abilities - available online.
When cycling off road please do so with consideration to other users, wildlife and the special qualities of Exmoor’s environment and follow the Code of Conduct for Mountain Biking: