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North East England

Blanchland Moor – Carrier's Way Trail loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Blanchland Moor – Carrier's Way Trail loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

Easy

4.5

(2)

8

riders

Blanchland Moor – Carrier's Way Trail loop from Ladycross Quarry Nature Reserve

01:07

13.8km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

642 m

Blanchland Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

An ancient road (there are so many around here), this one originally ran from Blanchland to Hexham. It's very pretty, and the going's good and firm.

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2

3.21 km

Gate to Burnt Shield Haugh Fell

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tough rocky climb to this gate.

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3

7.65 km

Carrier's Way Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Rumoured to have existed since prehistory, the Carrier's Way was used by pack pony drivers (carriers) transporting smelted lead to the River Tyne during the 17th century.

Their industry gave us this wonderful little trail across Burntshieldhaugh Fell.

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4

9.26 km

Sidley Forest Singletrack

Highlight • Forest

One of the many excellent tracks in the area. Rideable on a gravel bike, but more fun on a mountain bike.

Tip by

5

12.5 km

Keyhole Stone Carving

Highlight • Structure

One of a few carvings

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6

13.7 km

Forest Trail Photo Spot

Highlight • Trail

Nice little shortcut

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B

13.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.99 km

4.81 km

Surfaces

5.29 km

4.62 km

3.88 km

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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1°C

13 %

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