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March 10, 2021
Stage 5: Alston to Rookhope – C2C
Hard
02:27
32.3km
13.2km/h
790m
750m
Overview
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10.2 km
Nenthead Village
Highlight • Cafe
At 1,500 feet (457 m), Nenthead is England's highest village. Nestled amongst the North Pennine hills, the village enjoys stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Until the 1980s, Nenthead was …
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2
11.8 km
Nenthead Lead and Zinc Mines
Highlight • Cave
Located in a remote valley in the North Pennines, the Nenthead mines were once an industrial hub mining lead and zinc. The site has rare lichens and plants that are …
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3
14.2 km
Northumberland–County Durham Border Sign
Highlight • Cycleway
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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4
16.6 km
Coalcleugh Descent
Highlight • Trail
This is the highest point (after short hairpin climb) from which a long fast descent across to Allenheads (this stretch is listed for fastest times on Strava).
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B
32.3 km
Rookhope Village
Highlight • Cycleway
This former lead and fluorspar mining village was once described by WH Auden as 'the most wonderfully desolate of all the dales.' Indeed, it is superb walker's territory, surrounded by …
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
30.0 km
1.39 km
559 m
241 m
Surfaces
16.9 km
14.3 km
727 m
284 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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