Sherwood Pines, was a fantastic natural trail area… All it needs now is for them to put a roof on it… for them to completely **** it up.
Thieves wood… fast single track loops.
Doncaster has good stuff….. near the quarry and viaduct,
Peaks of course. the main playground!
Strawberry hill near Mansfield… fast sandy… good singletrack.
Viking challenge ends up as a mudfest most years.But can be great fun!
You could try the Tanyas challenge in the spring… that starts from Southwell… The black route is a fast, hard pack and high average speed and catches a lot of hardened riders out… Organised by a lovely lady called Anna… she started the whole Viking challenge thing.
The wolds is a bit hard to navigate.. but some good climbs.. hard work.
Wharncliffe woods… Sheffield! not for the faint hearted… play area for the likes of Steve Peat, Will longdon etc etc
Cannock chase… basically Sherwood pines… but with hills… more fun.Lots of dog shit though!
Belvior castle… can be surprising… bad weather can spoil it .