Key signpost to find as not much else to see out here, from which you have 4 route options to take.
Terrain out here is variable not always rideable in winter, suspension better but possible on rigid bike.

steve

August 2, 2021

Mountain biking

The only sign for miles, not the place to get lost in

diablotourer

October 13, 2025

Mountain biking

North west and South west directions are decent stony tracks, leading to roads down to the Allen valley. SouthEast gets you to the ridable bit of Long Drag and down to Riddlehamhope.

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1. Allendale Common & Whitley Chapel loop from Allendale Town — North Pennines

29.8km

02:22

520m

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

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2. Moorland Crossroads Signpost – Whitley Chapel Church loop from Whitley Chapel

44.8km

03:34

880m

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3. Slaley Forest – Moorland Crossroads Signpost loop from Blanchland

33.7km

02:56

660m

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

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

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Moorland Crossroads Signpost

1. Allendale Common & Whitley Chapel loop from Allendale Town — North Pennines

2. Moorland Crossroads Signpost – Whitley Chapel Church loop from Whitley Chapel

3. Slaley Forest – Moorland Crossroads Signpost loop from Blanchland

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