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Newcastleton And District

Kershope Burn Border Crossing – Newcastleton Trails loop from Newcastleton

Scottish Borders

Newcastleton And District

Kershope Burn Border Crossing – Newcastleton Trails loop from Newcastleton

Moderate

5.0

(1)

7

riders

Kershope Burn Border Crossing – Newcastleton Trails loop from Newcastleton

01:44

21.3km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

193 m

The Olive Tree Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café on the main street, opens early and has great home baking. Just what you need before the climb north!

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2

209 m

Friendly Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Olivia Tree ...

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3

5.46 km

England–Scotland Border

Highlight • Historical Site

4

7.20 km

Kershope Burn Border Crossing

Highlight • River

There are miles and miles of gravel tracks and fire roads in Kielder Forest. An amazing pace

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5

15.8 km

Newcastleton Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

The Newcastleton Trails are part of the internationally renowned 7 Stanes network of trails in Scotland. Here you'll find both blue and red routes, as well as the Cross Border …

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6

18.8 km

Final Flowing Descent

Highlight • Trail

One last fast and bermy descent awaits on this section of trail over the open moorland. Hit it fast for a final blast of fun

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19.3 km

Gallsike Plantation

Forest

8

19.7 km

Woodland Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Both the blue and red trails take this nice, wide boardwalk over the water in both directions. Great to ride

Tip by

9

20.7 km

Newcastleton Pedestrian Bridge over Liddel Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

This new bridge, opened in 2014, allows access from Newcastleton to the Rock UK Whithaugh Park outdoor adventure centre. Certainly modern looking, but the views over Liddel Water and of Newcastleton are truly lovely.

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B

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

6.44 km

1.14 km

862 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

5.13 km

1.42 km

799 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 8 November

9°C

3°C

35 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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