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Alston and Nenthead loop from Corbridge – North Pennines

Alston and Nenthead loop from Corbridge – North Pennines

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Alston and Nenthead loop from Corbridge – North Pennines

05:05

94.2km

1,700m

Road cycling

Hard 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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80 m in total

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Start point

Train Station

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9.43 km

View of the Tyne Valley from Yarridge Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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31.3 km

Biker Commons Descent Towards Whitfield

Highlight • Climb

After easy climb out of Alston you have a very long fast descent back towards Whitfield, good value for the climb!

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41.4 km

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

Good to explore instead of racing through, plenty places for refreshment.
Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is …

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51.1 km

Northumberland–County Durham Border Sign

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Here, you will cross over from Northumberland into county Durham. The border sign is found at the side of a long stretch of road that stretches into the Pennines a …

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61.0 km

Hairpin Climb from Allenheads to Rookhope

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The road heading up onto Redburn Common from Allenheads (430m) in the west climbs through a steep hairpin bend and several shallower corners to reach an altitude of 533m. The …

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64.4 km

Rookhope Old Mine Headframe

Highlight • Historical Site

After climb out of Allenheads this descent goes on for about 4 miles!

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69.9 km

View Towards Rookhope

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Great views from the moorland road that runs from Rookhope in the south to Blanchland in the north. The high point of the road is at 508m.

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77.4 km

Blanchland Village

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Lovely spot, there's a tap round the back of the abbey if you need to fill up with drinking water when the pub and cafe are both closed.

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94.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.3 km

28.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.3 km

16.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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Tuesday 18 November

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View of the Tyne Valley from Yarridge Road

Biker Commons Descent Towards Whitfield

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

Northumberland–County Durham Border Sign

Hairpin Climb from Allenheads to Rookhope

Rookhope Old Mine Headframe

View Towards Rookhope

Blanchland Village

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