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The Ryals Climb – Bolam Lake loop from Barrasford

The Ryals Climb – Bolam Lake loop from Barrasford

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The Ryals Climb – Bolam Lake loop from Barrasford

02:36

58.8km

550m

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: October 8, 2025

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4.24 km

Ryal Hill

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8.66 km

The Ryals Climb

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Two part climb, can be challenging for some riders.

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19.8 km

Stamfordham Village Green

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This is a charming village in Northumberland that dates back to 1188. Its name is though to mean 'village at the stony ford' and its picturesque features include a 13th …

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33.2 km

Bolam Lake

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Bolam Lake country park is managed by Northumberland County Council. It's a mixture of lake, wetland and woodland habitat and home to many species of bird and animals including red …

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33.8 km

Scenic Rural Road

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Recently resurfaced which was good as it was poor. Lots of very minor side road options

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39.7 km

Wallington Hall

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Wallington Hall as an estate has been here since 1475 but it was mostly demolished and re-built in the mid 1700's. It was then in the hands of the Trevelyn …

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40.0 km

Stone Bridge at Wallington Hall

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I parked here to start my bike ride

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58.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.4 km

4.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.8 km

5.02 km

Elevation

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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The Ryals Climb – Bolam Lake loop from Barrasford

Ryal Hill

The Ryals Climb

Stamfordham Village Green

Bolam Lake

Scenic Rural Road

Wallington Hall

Stone Bridge at Wallington Hall

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