Trail of the month

Each month, Guy Kesteven shares on of his favourite MTB/Gravel trails

February 2026 - Trail of the Month

February 2026 - Trail of the Month

February 2026 54°57'12.56"N 4°25'9.74"W We’re heading north of the border this month for a truly spectacular wilderness ride around the forests and mountain lochs of Galloway. Stick to forest tracks...
January 2026 - Trail of the Month

January 2026 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
January 2026 54°23'5.5"N 1°55'50.0"W This loop packs in 3 different Yorkshire Dales and is a great option for anyone who wants a wild vibe with easy motorway access, great start...
December 2025 - Trail of the Month

December 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
December 2025 54°18'16.0"N 2°11'35.4"W This month’s Polaris Bikewear route is a simple but stunning 32km gravel / easy XC loop heading out from the gorgeous village of Hawes in Wensleydale,...
November 2025 - Trail of the Month

November 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
November 2025 54°25'11.6"N 1°11'36.1"W This month’s Polaris Bikewear route is a classic 27km moorland mountain bike route on the northern edge of the North York Moors. Actually, because it’s a...
October 2025 - Trail of the Month

October 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
October 2025 54°14'43.1"N 0°46'45.3"W This month’s route is a chuffing brilliant pick and mix of the best XC / Gravel moorland and forestry riding out of the North Yorkshire town...
September 2025 - Trail of the Month

September 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
September 2025 54°22'37.9"N 2°48'54.1"W September’s Polaris Bikewear Trail of the Month takes us steep and high into the Lake District for an absolute classic figure of eight mountain bike adventure...
August 2025 - Trail of the Month

August 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
August 2025 54°19'26.5"N 2°31'33.9"W West of the dales that people have heard of and east of the Lake District, the Howgills are a wonderful forgotten wilderness for true back country...
July 2025 - Trail of the Month

July 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
JULY 2025 54°20'28.4"N 3°1'27.3"W This month we’re taking you to the Lake District which is undoubtedly most famous for its rugged and mountainous pure MTB trails. However, we’ve done several...
June 2025 - Trail of the Month

June 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
JUNE 2025 54°1'42.6"N 2°3'26.6"W Malham Heart is a challenging all year round loop combining some of the best trails and most breathtaking panoramic views in the south of the Yorkshire...
May 2025 - Trail of the Month

May 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
MAY 2025 53°22'38.6"N 1°56'5.8"W We’re back in the Peak District just south of Polaris HQ again this month. Taking you on a slight twist of an absolute classic loop of...
April 2025 - Trail of the Month

April 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
APRIL 2025 54°23'5.2"N 1°55'48.8"W Swaledale has been a favourite mountain biking destination since we were huddling in tents hiding from gales at some of the original Polaris events in the...
March 2025 - Trail of the Month

March 2025 - Trail of the Month

Team Polaris
MARCH 2025 54°09'51.1"N 1°35'43.8"W The Scar House / Dales Edge loop is an absolute classic piece of easy access wildness in the Nidderdale National Landscape area on the eastern edge...