There are a number of reasons why this little slice of bridleway is special. It's pretty, true. It's beltingly fast (if you're riding down it, naturally) and it's a whole lot of fun.

But all of this is made the sweeter by the fact that, if you're riding it as a descent, you've likely come to the final descent of the day, and it's as good as this one. Awesome.

Stuart Prouse

June 28, 2025

Mountain biking

There's some tough sections to ride through, steep on rugged loose double tracks. Great views in many locations

Routes here

Best routes to Earl Whin Descent

3.0

(7)

riders

1. Coldgate Mill Bridge – Earl Whin Descent loop from Wooler

28.0km

02:41

690m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

5.0

(1)

riders

2. Wooler Castle – Earl Whin Descent loop from Wooler

24.6km

02:12

590m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

riders

3. View of East Hill – Earl Whin Descent loop from Powburn

52.1km

04:18

920m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

Details

Informations

Distance 1.42 km

Uphill 90 m

Downhill 20 m

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 March

14°C

3°C

52 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See routes here

Take Me There

Location: Wooler, North East England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Humbleton Hill Iron Age Fort

River Breamish

St Cuthbert’s Way in Northumberland National Park

St Cuthbert's Cave

Yeavering Hamlet

Cairn Hill

Carey Burn

The Cheviot

Footbridge Over the Carey Burn

View from White Law

View of Hedgehope and The Cheviot from Yeavering Bell

View of Humbleton Hill

Earl Whin Descent

1. Coldgate Mill Bridge – Earl Whin Descent loop from Wooler

2. Wooler Castle – Earl Whin Descent loop from Wooler

3. View of East Hill – Earl Whin Descent loop from Powburn

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️