Final Flowing Descent – Switchback Section loop from Priest Hill

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Final Flowing Descent – Switchback Section loop from Priest Hill

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Final Flowing Descent – Switchback Section loop from Priest Hill

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10.1km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.09 km

Final Flowing Descent

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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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1.95 km

Woodland Boardwalk

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

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2.22 km

Climbing Tower and Archery Gallery, Whithaugh Park

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This area has different activities and some holiday chalets. There is a climbing tower with all the hand grip holds in place and a 4 lane archery gallery. Located just off Newcastleton

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2.97 km

Newcastleton Pedestrian Bridge over Liddel Water

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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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3.80 km

Friendly Café

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The Olivia Tree ...

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4.68 km

Swimming spot on Liddel Water

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Really nice spot for a swim on a warm day after riding the red route at Newcastleton. There's a stony bank to leave your bike on and the river is …

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6.24 km

Winding Climb on Moorland

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Lots of hairpins on this climb up the open moorland, but the gradient is never steep so it makes for fairly easy going

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6.91 km

Switchback Section

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This section or this direction is all climbing on switchbacks. They are no banked corners and ride speed was very slow. I was not keen on this section, the cornering …

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

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