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The Ryals Climb – Hexham Abbey loop from Matfen

The Ryals Climb – Hexham Abbey loop from Matfen

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The Ryals Climb – Hexham Abbey loop from Matfen

02:19

45.1km

500m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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4.18 km

The Ryals Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Two part climb, can be challenging for some riders.

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13.7 km

Old Peel Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Old Peel Tower, I think, on quiet road towards Chollerford

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16.4 km

View of the North Tyne from Chollerford Bridge

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View over the North Tyne

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16.5 km

Chollerford Riverside Swimming Spot

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There's a footpath down to the river on the side of the bridge without traffic lights. you can walk down to the Riverside (with bikes with a bit of a carry) and go for a mid-ride dip!

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16.6 km

Riverside Tea Room

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Friendly Café, Clean and efficient service, nice food, pricey baked potato, served in a box.

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20.2 km

Site of Joe the Quilter's Cottage

Ruins

26.9 km

Hexham Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The history of the Abbey goes back to 673AD

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27.2 km

Cobbled Street in Hexham

Highlight • Settlement

Cobbled street in the centre of Hexham

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42.2 km

Great Whittington WWI Memorial

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village with quiet cycling roads all around, close to Maften village.

WW1 memorial (renewed) in Great Whittington
The names of eight men from Great Whittington who died in the …

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45.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

3.24 km

180 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

20.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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The Ryals Climb – Hexham Abbey loop from Matfen

The Ryals Climb

Old Peel Tower

View of the North Tyne from Chollerford Bridge

Chollerford Riverside Swimming Spot

Riverside Tea Room

Hexham Abbey

Cobbled Street in Hexham

Great Whittington WWI Memorial

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