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.

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2.55 km

Gravel Track in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

A few rough spots

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33.9 km

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The dam at the eastern end of Kielder reservoir is a great spot for a stop and photo opp.
It's on many routes including the 26 mile multi user Lakeside …

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36.7 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

You're on the Lakeside Way (south), which includes both NCN 10 and the Reivers Route. This well-maintained multi-user trail winds through forests, past art installations, and offers water views, with regular encounters with red squirrels and ospreys.

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37.2 km

Kielder Water Lakeside Path

Highlight • Trail

The southern shore of the Lakeside Way offers a scenic route along the UK's largest man-made lake. This well-maintained multi-user trail winds through woodland, past art installations, and offers waterfront views, with frequent encounters with red squirrels and ospreys.

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42.7 km

Gravel Tracks at Kielder Lakeside

Highlight • Viewpoint

West side of Kielder Lakeside has a mass of forestry with miles and miles of gravel tracks. Panoramic views in many directions can be seen.

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62.3 km

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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.

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68.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.9 km

4.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.0 km

3.91 km

3.88 km

698 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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NCN 68 Tarmac to Gravel Transition, Scotchcoultard Forest

Gravel Track in Northumberland National Park

Kielder Dam and Reservoir

Forest Path

Kielder Water Lakeside Path

Gravel Tracks at Kielder Lakeside

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail

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