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North East England

Scotchcoulthard – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Melkridge

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Scotchcoulthard – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Melkridge

Easy

3.5

(2)

7

riders

Scotchcoulthard – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Melkridge

01:24

18.3km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

2.87 km

Scotchcoulthard

Highlight • Forest

Start of the forest roads

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2

3.48 km

NCN 68 Tarmac to Gravel Transition, Scotchcoultard Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

NCN 68 is a 427km cycle route from the Peak District to Northumberland.
This point is where the tarmac road turns to gravel forest trails in Scotchcoultard Forest at the southern edge of the larger Wark Forest.

Tip by

3

4.77 km

Hopealone Mast

Highlight • Structure

4

5.03 km

Hopealone TV Mast

Highlight • Structure

Old TV mast from 1958

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5

14.2 km

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most iconic viewpoints in Northumberland National Park is just minutes from Steel Rigg Car Park. From here, a panoramic view unfolds of Hadrian's Wall, winding like a …

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Tip by

6

16.3 km

Scotchcoulthard

Highlight • Trail

Scotchcoulthard is the area of forest in the southwestern edge of the Wark Forest, which is the southern edge of Kielder Forest.

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B

18.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

7.30 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

9.27 km

6.32 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 9 October

13°C

5°C

37 %

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