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Rothley

Descent Toward Harwood – View of Northumberland Forest loop from Harwood

Routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Rothley

Descent Toward Harwood – View of Northumberland Forest loop from Harwood

Moderate

4.5

(2)

14

riders

Descent Toward Harwood – View of Northumberland Forest loop from Harwood

02:26

27.2km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Northumberland National Park

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1

8.10 km

Trail Junction in Northumberland National Park

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A choice of trails can be decided on as you are riding, there are many trails in different directions

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2

11.9 km

View of Simonside

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The photo has a different view of the hill all the hikers seem to want to walk up. It is the prominent point around this area of Simonside

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3

13.0 km

Descent Toward Harwood

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After slogging up Simonside, there's a speedy descent here toward Harwood

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13.5 km

These tree lines sections offered a slight rest when riding, the wind is reduced dramatically due to the evergreen coverage on each side of the trail

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5

17.3 km

Tremendous descent, would be a tough climb in places

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6

17.3 km

Spindle loosened and wheel dropped out partly, tighten bolts up

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7

22.2 km

View of Northumberland Forest

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You can see for many miles from this part of the track, it is slightly elevated and there are deep forests ahead

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8

23.0 km

View of Forest Tracks

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This is a nice viewing point. You can see the tracks meandering into the distance and the forests ahead. These are nice blue type tracks to ride on, enjoyable and chilled out ride

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27.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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23.2 km

3.97 km

Surfaces

27.2 km

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Saturday 18 April

11°C

1°C

20 %

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