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Usway Burn Trail – Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton loop from Town Yetholm

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Usway Burn Trail – Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton loop from Town Yetholm

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Usway Burn Trail – Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton loop from Town Yetholm

05:54

65.9km

1,300m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 38.1 km for 684 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.2 km

A preposterously pretty, smooth trail running vaguely downstream from the ford at Fairhaugh (remote farmhouse, anyone) to Batailshiel Haugh. From here it becomes a wider track, but it's no less spectacular for all that.

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34.1 km

Linbrigs Wild Swimming Spot on the River Coquet

Highlight • Viewpoint

A perfect spot to swim and for the brave riders amongst there a small spots to jump into the Coquet.

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37.3 km

Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton

Highlight • Pub

Fantastic Pub in Alwinton. Been in the same family since 1904, and always very keen to welcome cyclists. Camping offered in the field adjacent the pub. Vegetarian Friendly.

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38.7 km

View of Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once at elevated heights at the first climb, the views are nice and possible to see for miles around.

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43.9 km

View of Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The contour of the land is varied and spectacular in this location

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44.6 km

View of the Cheviot Hills

Highlight • Forest

This area has mainly been felled and new trees planted. Vast swathes of storm damage with trees blown over exist

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52.5 km

Camp Tops

Archaeological Site

57.9 km

Monkey Puzzle Tree by Bowmont Water

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice tall Monkey Puzzle tree beside a pretty spot on Bowmont Water.

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65.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

22.1 km

18.1 km

586 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.1 km

18.6 km

3.69 km

551 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

57 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Usway Burn Trail – Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton loop from Town Yetholm

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Usway Burn Trail

Linbrigs Wild Swimming Spot on the River Coquet

Rose and Thistle Inn, Alwinton

View of Northumberland National Park

View of Northumberland National Park

View of the Cheviot Hills

Monkey Puzzle Tree by Bowmont Water

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