Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

Hard

riders

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

02:36

39.1km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

52 m

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

Highlight • Structure

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre is a modern visitor center. It is designed to inspire and connect people of all ages with the landscape, heritage, and nature of Northern …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

647 m

Peel Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Peel Crags: This sheer cliff face forms one of the most dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall. The path winds along the edge of Whin Sill, offering panoramic views of Crag …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.96 km

Scotchcoulthard

Highlight • Forest

Start of the forest roads

Tip by

12.8 km

Forestry Road in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth gravel

Tip by

24.3 km

A fantastic section of gravel riding. Please note that this section isn't really suitable for road bikes with road tyres. You'd ideally want a gravel bike with some bigger tyres or even a mountain bike.

Tip by

30.5 km

NCN 68 Tarmac to Gravel Transition, Scotchcoultard Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

NCN 68 is a 427km cycle route from the Peak District to Northumberland.
This point is where the tarmac road turns to gravel forest trails in Scotchcoultard Forest at the southern edge of the larger Wark Forest.

Tip by

37.4 km

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most iconic viewpoints in Northumberland National Park is just minutes from Steel Rigg Car Park. From here, a panoramic view unfolds of Hadrian's Wall, winding like a …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

38.0 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

39.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

16.2 km

172 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

15.2 km

7.75 km

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

14°C

63 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.7

455

Kielder Water loop from Kielder Castle — Kielder Forest

03:25h

37.8km

420m

Hard

4.3

121

Lakeside Way – Kielder Viaduct loop from Kielder

04:55h

57.7km

920m

Hard

4.4

145

Lakeside Way – Kielder Viaduct loop from Dally Castle

05:38h

71.7km

1,120m

Hard

5.0

112

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Dam loop from Kielder

05:03h

64.8km

1,000m

Hard

4.3

Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Falstone

05:44h

72.5km

1,120m

Hard

4.5

Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Forest Gravel Trail loop from Robin Rock Drift

05:15h

68.4km

870m

Moderate

5.0

Kielder Viaduct – Kielder Bike Shop loop from Kielder

01:12h

15.5km

210m

Hard

5.0

Kielder Water Lakeside Trail – Kielder Viaduct loop from Kielder Water

02:36h

39.6km

460m

Hard

3.0

View from Outer Butt Hill – Bellingham Bridge loop from Bellingham

07:05h

91.3km

1,240m

Hard

4.0

Kielder Dam – Lakeside Way loop from Kielder

08:05h

98.6km

1,690m

Hard

Kielder Dam and Reservoir – Kielder Viaduct loop from Kielder

02:59h

40.5km

550m

Hard

Kielder Water Cycle Path – Lakeside Way loop from Stonehaugh

05:31h

78.4km

970m

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

Peel Crags

Scotchcoulthard

Forestry Road in Northumberland National Park