England has a lot of great mountain biking for beginners. With trails, bike parks and riding centres across the length and breadth of the country, there is a huge variety of riding on offer for the beginner rider. Bike parks and trial centres with graded routes are best for beginner riders looking to improve their riding safely on trails appropriate to ability. With graded trails, it's easy to increase the difficulty as you increase your skills. See our list below of great riding spots for beginners in England.

Despite the country not being an internationally renowned riding destination in the way of Scotland or Wales, England no less has a wide variety of fantastic riding. Whether you’re looking to tie in a trip to England with some riding or just want to stay close to home, England still has a lot to offer those looking for a much needed mountain bike break. For something with a wild feel, Cumbria in the North East of the country is home to it’s largest hills and many of the country's most scenic landscapes. To the flatter and more crowded South, you might want to consider Cornwall for your mountain bike break in England. With a unique coastal landscape, and lots of small towns packed with character, Cornwall offers riders something fun and different.

With lots of riding spots and lots of riders, there are many places where you can hire a mountain bike in England. Bike parks like Farmer Johns in the north East or usually offer bike hire but there are other options too if you’re heading to a destination with less facilities. See our list below to find out where you can hire mountain bikes in England.

England is home to many of the best mountain bikers in the world. It is a country with a thriving riding scene and there are a lot of excellent coaching options open for those looking to improve. There are a number of important things to consider when choosing a mountain bike coach; how qualified they are and where they are based are two particularly important factors. If you’re looking for coaching in the North West, Ride MTB coaching is one we would recommend. Run by top EWS rider and fully qualified coach, Eliiot Heap, you’ll be learning those all important bike handling skills from one of the best. For those in the Midlands and South Wales the team at Pro Ride are a great choice.