With mountain biking becoming increasingly popular in the UK, it can be hard to stumble upon a remote trail where you are almost guaranteed not t0 run into another cyclist.

Sometimes the best rides are those along trails that you have completely to yourself with no one to see you mess up a drop-off or race past you on a tricky climb.

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That’s why we’ve been searching out some of the  most remote mountain bike routes out there for you to tackle next time you’re feeling the need for a lonesome ride – just don’t all go at once.