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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Newcastleton And District

Otter Carved Wooden Bench – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

Hard

4.5

(2)

67

riders

Otter Carved Wooden Bench – Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton

05:33

57.6km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

12.4 km

Bloody Bush Pillar

Highlight • Monument

on the cross border off road route the Roxburgh Toll Pillar, engraved with the toll details and distances to local towns.

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2

13.3 km

16.1 km

Kielder Forest

Forest

4

21.5 km

This modest yet charming suspension bridge is part of the Lakeside Way, the walking and cycling path around Kielder Water. Suspended above the tranquil Lewis Burn, it offers beautiful views …

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5

25.6 km

Otter Carved Wooden Bench

Highlight • Structure

This is beautifully done

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6

27.2 km

Kielder Castle

Highlight • Castle

An absolutely stunning place to start and finish a ride from.

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7

35.7 km

You feel a million miles from anywhere cycling along this beautiful valley on the way towards the Scottish border

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8

39.7 km

Kielder Forest Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic system of forest roads for lots of gravel fun.

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9

43.3 km

Scotland–England Border at Newcastleton

Highlight • Historical Site

The border is located here on Kershope Burn, so you're standing on the bridge. Coming from England, the road will now follow the border on the Scottish side for quite a while. Reivers and NCN10 cross this road.

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57.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

18.2 km

3.73 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

5.32 km

860 m

457 m

418 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 25 May

23°C

12°C

40 %

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