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Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Whitefield Trail loop from Rothbury

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Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Whitefield Trail loop from Rothbury

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Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Whitefield Trail loop from Rothbury

03:25

37.9km

680m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.9 km for 233 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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844 m

Sharpe's Folly

Archaeological Site

2.67 km

Simonside Footpath Gate

Highlight • Trail

4.07 km

Simonside Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

bigger car park than Lordenshaw to park in and a lovely walk out of the woods up to the crags

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6.65 km

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

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The climb from Rothbury is nearly 300m elevation gain, but it's really worth it when you see the views here on a clear day. For the very, very best experience, …

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9.02 km

Tree-Lined Trail in Northumberland National Park

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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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12.9 km

Whitefield Gate and Moorland Path

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Tremendous descent, would be a tough climb in places

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12.9 km

Rocky Downhill Section in Northumberland National Park

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Spindle loosened and wheel dropped out partly, tighten bolts up

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12.9 km

Whitefield Trail

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An awesome climb or descent, and fun challenge whichever direction you're heading

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34.9 km

Cragside Carriage Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

In the 1880s, Lord Armstrong of Cragside House, desired an opulent drive to be made for his carriage that he and his friends might be towed about his grounds in …

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37.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

9.67 km

6.96 km

523 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

7.22 km

5.84 km

4.25 km

3.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 15 June

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Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Whitefield Trail loop from Rothbury

Simonside Footpath Gate

Simonside Car Park

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

Tree-Lined Trail in Northumberland National Park

Whitefield Gate and Moorland Path

Rocky Downhill Section in Northumberland National Park

Whitefield Trail

Cragside Carriage Drive

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