Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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100 m

Blue Bridge over the River South Tyne

The Blue Bridge is an iron bridge for pedestrians and cyclists across the River South Tyne. It has three arches and wooden decking.

It forms part of NCN 68, the …

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14.2 km

Descent to Whitfield Bridge

Hairpin descent down to bridge at Whitfield where you can turn right towards Haltwhistle or take a left for Alston.

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34.5 km

View of the Tyne Valley from Yarridge Road

sometimes strong Westerly winds can make the ride along this road hard going but the elevation of well worth it for the views across the valley. sometimes races at the horse racing track can mean very busy road!

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52.4 km

View of Hadrian's Wall from Stanegate Road

There is a great view of Hadrian's Wall from here. It's also the course of a Roman road that would have run parallell to the wall on easier ground. There …

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56.2 km

View of Vindolanda Roman Fort

Vindolanda was a Roman auxillery fort used since before the wall was built. It was under Roman occupation from AD85 to AD370.

The museum, fort and cafe are open daily …

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66.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.3 km

3.68 km

738 m

399 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.5 km

21.7 km

123 m

Elevation

Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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This route was planned by komoot.

Allendale and Hexham loop from Haltwhistle – North Pennines

Blue Bridge over the River South Tyne

Descent to Whitfield Bridge

View of the Tyne Valley from Yarridge Road

View of Hadrian's Wall from Stanegate Road

View of Vindolanda Roman Fort

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