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The best cycling routes in Northumberland

4.5

(1049)

19,145

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1,388

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Extraordinary remote landscapes and rural to the very core, cycling in Northumberland feels like a true adventure no matter where you pedal. This huge county is home to the diverse …

Last updated: December 7, 2025

4.6

(48)

1,020

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1. Kielder Water loop

33.5km

02:35

370m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(45)

430

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2. Newcastle and River tyne loop from Wylam

31.7km

02:01

110m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(6)

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3. Kielder Water loop from Bellingham — Northumberland National Park

70.7km

05:34

710m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(3)

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4. Hadrians Wall loop from Chollerford loop

54.5km

03:49

690m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard

5.0

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5. Warkworth Castle the East Chevington nature reserve loop

32.6km

02:00

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy

5.0

(3)

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6. The 2 Castles loop from Alnwick

73.3km

04:44

480m

490m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(8)

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7. Lucker and Bamburgh loop from Seahouses

36.8km

02:10

200m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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8. From Alnmouth to Dunstanburgh Castle loop

40.3km

02:39

290m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Kielder Forest loop from, Kielder Water

74.7km

06:39

1,060m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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10. Seahouses and Fleetham loop from Bamburgh — Northumberland Coast

22.8km

01:20

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Northumberland

1. Kielder Water loop

2. Newcastle and River tyne loop from Wylam

3. Kielder Water loop from Bellingham — Northumberland National Park

4. Hadrians Wall loop from Chollerford loop

5. Warkworth Castle the East Chevington nature reserve loop

6. The 2 Castles loop from Alnwick

7. Lucker and Bamburgh loop from Seahouses

8. From Alnmouth to Dunstanburgh Castle loop

9. Kielder Forest loop from, Kielder Water

10. Seahouses and Fleetham loop from Bamburgh — Northumberland Coast

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