Mountain biking in Rossendale

Energetic bikers prepare for departure

Mountain biking from Tippett Farm accommodation

The Rossendale Valley has some of the best Mountain Biking territory in the UK. Mountain Bikers flock to Rossendale to experience the thrills and hills at Lee Quarry, Bacup and the newly formed link to Cragg Quarry at Cowpe.

Mountain Bikers can make a long weekend by staying at Tippett Farm self-catering which is approximately 2-3km from Lee quarry and Cragg Quarry. Facilities for Mountain Bikers at Tippett Farm include a secure bike store and a hosing down area. Both Lee Quarry and Cragg Quarry can be accessed from Tippett Farm self-catering without going on the main roads.

Rowan Sorrell and Ed Oxley feature the quality of mountain biking at Cragg Quarry on their short video describing it as a "cutting edge trail builder it's perfect" and ............ "it puts a grin on your face". Regular Mountain Biking events are staged at Lee Quarry , for more information visit the Brownbacks Racing website. For more information on Mountain Biking at Lee Quarry @ Bacup visit www.adrenaline-gateway.co.uk

Tippett Farm is also located right on the Mary Towneley Loop, a 45 mile circular route on some of the finest off-road mountain biking trails in the UK.