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 5, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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17.4 km

Blanchland Village

Highlight • Religious Site

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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24.8 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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33.7 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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65.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.3 km

453 m

171 m

154 m

128 m

Surfaces

56.2 km

8.98 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Hairpin Climb from Allenheads to Rookhope

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