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Kielder Forest Drive & Bellingham loop — Kielder Forest Park

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Kielder Forest Drive & Bellingham loop — Kielder Forest Park

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Kielder Forest Drive & Bellingham loop — Kielder Forest Park

05:41

68.4km

980m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Northumberland National Park

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Parking

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698 m

Kielder Forest Drive

Highlight • Forest

The forest drive is a toll (cars not for bikes) acess road across the forest from Kielder village to the A68 road near Byrness. It cuts a massive corner if …

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38.6 km

Bellingham Heritage Centre and Carriages Tea Room

Highlight • Historical Site

The heritage centre is a volunteer run museum sharing the stories of the people of the north Tyne and Rede valleys. There is a old smithy, a farming gallery, a …

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48.3 km

Well, it's definitely a ford. And yes, its slaty too. It makes for singular experience, though, especially if there's been a bit of rain!

If that wasn't enough excitement, there's also an impressive waterfall downstream.

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68.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

21.4 km

9.96 km

1.38 km

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

19.2 km

12.4 km

9.41 km

1.21 km

456 m

Elevation

Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

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