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North East England

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Codger Fort loop from Harwood

North East England

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Codger Fort loop from Harwood

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2

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Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Codger Fort loop from Harwood

02:18

32.2km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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4.06 km

View of Forest Tracks

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This is a nice viewing point. You can see the tracks meandering into the distance and the forests ahead. These are nice blue type tracks to ride on, enjoyable and chilled out ride

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9.62 km

Tree-Lined Trail in Northumberland National Park

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These tree lines sections offered a slight rest when riding, the wind is reduced dramatically due to the evergreen coverage on each side of the trail

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12.0 km

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

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The climb from Rothbury is nearly 300m elevation gain, but it's really worth it when you see the views here on a clear day. For the very, very best experience, …

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12.5 km

Dirt Road in Northumberland National Park

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December 28th 2023, the weather was erratic, one extreme to the other. Strong headwinds in some exposed sections, followed by tree lined partly sheltered sections. The open exposed sections like this needed effort and determination to get through.

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15.0 km

Grassy Pathway in Northumberland National Park

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6

25.7 km

View Towards Morpeth

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View from Ewesley air strip

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26.7 km

Codger Fort

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Codger Fort was erected by Sir Walter Blackett in the mid-eighteenth century probably around the time of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion

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27.9 km

View of Rothley Castle

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32.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

13.2 km

1.81 km

480 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

14.8 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Sunday 19 July

19°C

9°C

7 %

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