Take your mountain biking skills to new heights with Exmoor Adventures Ltd. Their private half-day sessions combine expert coaching with exhilarating trails across Exmoor National Park’s varied terrain.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness to comfortably ride varied terrain and maintain steady effort through technical sections.
Wildlife
History
Exmoor National Park was established in 1954 as one of the UK’s first National Parks, protecting a landscape shaped by centuries of pastoral farming and maritime life.
Conservation
Trail use is managed to minimize erosion and habitat disturbance, with guides educating riders on respecting wildlife and sticking to designated paths.
Exmoor Adventures Ltd
Take your mountain biking skills to new heights with Exmoor Adventures Ltd. Their private half-day sessions combine expert coaching with exhilarating trails across Exmoor National Park’s varied terrain.
Exmoor Adventures Ltd is an outdoor activity provider based in Porlock Weir, England. The company delivers guided water and mountain bike experiences across Exmoor National Park and the surrounding coastal area, specialising in stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, e-bike and mountain bike hire, skills coaching and youth programmes.
Many experiences are led by qualified instructors and British Cycling tutors and coaches, providing structured tuition and a focus on safe delivery. Offerings range from short taster sessions and half-day hires to full-day adventures and multi-hour courses. Notable activities include the Stand-up Paddleboarding - Porlock Bay Marshland Tour (a 2.5-hour guided SUP through flooded marshlands available on spring tides), Bike Maintenance Level 1 (a five-hour practical course teaching puncture repair, brake adjustment and gear tuning), and junior programmes such as Adventure Club - Water and Junior Shredders for ages 10–14.
Equipment listed with hires and many sessions includes helmets, gloves and route maps; specific bikes mentioned include Specialized Levo Comp Alloy e-MTBs, Specialized Tero 4.0 e-bikes and Rockhopper models for mountain bike hire. Group coaching follows British Cycling standards with Level 1 and Level 2 MTB skills sessions and guided loop rides in the Horner area. Course lengths vary from 2.5-hour tours to six-hour junior days and full-day hires. Exmoor Adventures Ltd operates from a coastal base at Porlock Weir and focuses on accessible, instructor-led outdoor recreation across Exmoor.
Location
Porlock Weir
Base on Exmoor coast
Activities
SUP, Kayak, MTB, E-Bike
Water and mountain adventures
Junior Programmes
Ages 10–14
Dedicated sessions for young riders
Qualified Coaches
British Cycling tutors
Coaching and maintenance courses
Check available dates for SUP tours, e-bike and bike hires, or book coaching and junior sessions to secure your spot.
Check tire pressure before departing
Proper tire inflation improves traction and prevents flats on rocky or root-laden trails.
Bring a hydration pack
Keep water accessible to stay hydrated during longer rides across moorlands and woodland sections.
Wear layered clothing
Weather can change quickly in Exmoor; layers help you adjust from sun to wind and occasional rain.
Signal trail hazards
Communicate with your guide about obstacles like loose rocks or steep descents to ensure safety and smooth riding.
Helmet
Protects your head from impacts during trail riding and technical features.
Hydration pack
Allows easy access to water without stopping, critical on longer rides.
Gloves
Improves grip and protects hands from branches and vibrations.
Windproof jacket
Keeps you shielded from the wind and unexpected showers common in Exmoor.
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