Although not a trail centre the Surrey Hills have some very well maintained trails. It is the perfect mix of both maintained and completely natural trails.
The Surrey Hills MTB trails are perfect for beginners or for anyone who wants to progress their riding skills. This place is pretty well known in the mountain biking community, it has awesome riding and amazing views.
As you are driving through the picturesque backroads of the Surrey Hills you can see the plethora of natural singletrack just inviting you to explore.
You will see further down the page which trails in my opinion are best for starting out on if you are new to mountain biking or just want to ride trails that are just great for flat out flowy fun.
Before we get to the trails lets take a look at what is available nearby if you are parking near Peaslake village.
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Pub for food and drink
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Free Parking
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Bike Shop
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Bike Hire
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Village store for Sandwiches / Snacks
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Surrey Hills MTB trails location
The Surrey Hills is an area of outstanding natural beauty covering an area of 163 sq miles. This article is going to focus on the well known trails surrounding Peaslake which in my opinion are the best MTB trails in the area for beginners.
Why are the MTB trails in Surrey Hills good for beginners?
The trails listed on this page will not have any large jumps or technical features making them a great option for anybody new to riding MTB trails in the Surrey Hills.
There are on some sections on all of the trails where there may be small jumps, drop offs/ step downs, rooty off camber sections or tight turns and berms.
All of the features are avoidable or rollable. This allows you to progress as you grow in confidence.
The terrain is also good in damp conditions and gives you some good traction in comparison to other local riding spots such as the South Downs which is primarily chalk and can be like riding on ice when it is wet.
It goes without saying always where good quality protective gear – Most importantly being a helmet!
The Trails
# 1 Barry knows best
Trail length 1.1 km
One of the best-known and most-loved trails in the Surrey Hills, Barry knows best is flowy singletrack awesomeness. This trail has a bit of everything roots, small jumps, drops and berms. This trail can be a bit pedally in places so will also test your fitness a little!
You can really get some speed on this trail as your confidence grows,
It comes down the side of Holmbury Hill and spits you out on the road that leads to Peaslake village. You can also double back on yourself and head straight back up the bridleway to have another run.
I absolutely love this trail, it holds up really well even after periods of biblical rain. I have spent many a soaking wet afternoon just looping this trail with the bridleway.
#2 Supernova
Trail length 600m
Another great flowing section of singletrack with bomb holes, drops and jumps. There is a very rooty off-camber section about halfway down, do not come in too hot!
This leads to walking bottom car park.
#3 John The Baptist
Trail length 1.2 km
Another great Surrey Hills Mtb trail for beginners. Pick up speed through the trees it really is an absolute gem. More roots, more flow and more features that are all rollable. The last section has table tops with some amazing berms. Leads you out into the walking bottom car park.
#4 Yoghurt Pots
Trail length 650 m
A roller coaster of a ride with a gooey feel-good centre. There is nothing too technical here for beginners.
This trail is littered with bomb holes, can be a bit sloppy after rain but still so much fun.
Take a right at the bottom to continue on to Telegraph Row. take a left to loop back up for a second run.
#5 Telegraph Row
Trail length 1.2 km
This trail is an absolute must for beginners. Lovely flowing singletrack. You can really get some speed on here. There are a few rooty step downs towards the lower third of the trail, Rutty in places, keep your pedals level and enjoy the ride.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD9v00s1wxMGpx route of Top 5 MTB Trails in Surrey Hills For Beginners
Summer lightening MTB trail Surrey Hills – Fully signposted
This trail is fully signposted and starts at the top of Leith Hill near the tower. It has various trail features and is fully signposted all the way around.
There is nothing too technical, although if you have never done any mountain biking whatsoever you may have to walk a couple of short sections, It is graded a red trail.
Where to park
Please do not clog the village up and use one of the numerous car parks available. I park in any of the various car parks you can see on the map below. For sat nav use post code GU5 9QW that will take you to walking bottom car park.
Camping nearby
Etherley farm
01306 621500
Bike repairs and hire
Public House – Food and drink
Sandwiches, snacks and mandatory cake
Limp Foot MTB destination rating
Surrey Hills MTB Trails are my favourite place to ride local to me. I have only listed trails on this page suited to beginners and it is by no means exhaustive, just get out and explore there is so much riding in this area. It is some of, if not the best singletrack I have ridden. What is your favourite MTB trail in the Surrey hills? Let me know in the comments below
10/10
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