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Kirkwhelpington

Bolam Lake – Shaftoe Crags loop from Kirkwhelpington

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North East England

Kirkwhelpington

Bolam Lake – Shaftoe Crags loop from Kirkwhelpington

Moderate

4

riders

Bolam Lake – Shaftoe Crags loop from Kirkwhelpington

02:40

38.9km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.85 km

Earthwork

Archaeological Site

4.40 km

West Plantation

Forest

11.8 km

Sawmill Plantation

Forest

4

22.2 km

Dickies Birds Warning Sign

Highlight • Other

5

24.6 km

Bolam Café

Highlight • Cafe

No card machine so cash only

Tip by

6

25.5 km

Bolam Lake

Highlight • Forest

Bolam Lake country park is managed by Northumberland County Council. It's a mixture of lake, wetland and woodland habitat and home to many species of bird and animals including red …

Tip by

7

27.5 km

Gorse Along the Wall

Highlight • Natural

When you arrive here you may wonder "where's the path"? It's actually a public walkway, not really meant for bikes. MTB only, expecially in the crags area (to the west)

Tip by

8

28.5 km

Shaftoe Crags

Highlight • Natural Monument

Either park in Bolam lake for a long walk (pay to park) or at the bottom of the dirt track for a shorter 3 mile walk (free to park)

Tip by

9

38.4 km

Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

B

38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

5.46 km

2.32 km

2.15 km

2.10 km

482 m

111 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

15.9 km

5.38 km

1.22 km

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 12 October

17°C

7°C

91 %

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