Moorland Crossroads Signpost – Burntridge Stone Trail loop from Allendale

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Moorland Crossroads Signpost – Burntridge Stone Trail loop from Allendale

Moderate

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Moorland Crossroads Signpost – Burntridge Stone Trail loop from Allendale

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17.2km

340m

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: August 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.49 km

Moorland Crossroads Signpost

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Key signpost to find as not much else to see out here, from which you have 4 route options to take.
Terrain out here is variable not always rideable in winter, suspension better but possible on rigid bike.

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4.18 km

Bridleway Through North Pennines National Landscape

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Best to keep to this bridleway until you find the next signpost, easy to get lost around here. The surface is also variable not always rideable but eventually you will get to another split signpost.

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9.70 km

Heather Moorland Trail, Hexhamshire Common

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The only accessible connection through the moors here is along this muddy path through the heath. Although the path is largely unsuitable for cycling, it is not too long and …

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12.3 km

Burntridge Gate Exit to Whitley Chapel

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On the trail past the 4 signs post, look for this gate which is the exit to the road towards Whitley Chapel.

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12.3 km

Bridleway Junction to Whitley Chapel

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You can go through this gate for longer ride to Whitley Chapel mostly downhill or continue left along the wall to find another road that leads to same crossroads.

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12.4 km

Burntridge Moor Bridleway Junction

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Here you can split 3 ways bike or walk for short or longer route.

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14.1 km

Burntridge Stone Trail

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This lower section of the trail had 4 areas of solid sheet ice under the snow (unexpected) so need to be aware of water/freeze/snow sequence to avoid falling 4 times!

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15.1 km