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Alston Cobbles on Front Street – Bullman Hills Climb loop from Alston

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Alston Cobbles on Front Street – Bullman Hills Climb loop from Alston

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Alston Cobbles on Front Street – Bullman Hills Climb loop from Alston

03:05

34.4km

780m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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174 m

Alston Cobbles on Front Street

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About a 30m section of cobbles is being replaced in front of the market square on Front Street. The council have used a couple of different patterns for a trial …

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6.68 km

View of the Track in North Pennines National Landscape

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You can see the track ahead on the upward side of the valley, it gives you a daunting feeling. Seeing what is ahead might put some people off. The surfaces …

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8.27 km

Stream Crossing in North Pennines National Landscape

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You have to go through this stream, there are several rocks above the water surface, be careful though, they are slightly loose and it would be easy to slip and …

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14.0 km

Bullman Hills Climb

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This is another section through a partial valley, it shows you the climb ahead on the upward side. I would make you you do not ride this trail late in …

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15.5 km

Bogland Near Bullman Hills

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The surface changes from small boulder rock / gravel to bogland when you reach close to the summit of Bullman Hills. The actual surface has had plastic track pads layn …

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18.9 km

Rocky Path in North Pennines National Landscape

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This is a difficult section to ride on. The surfaces are clearly rugged rock with quite a steep climb. You have to be careful and use your head here, step …

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21.5 km

Mountain Pass

22.8 km

Path Along the Water, North Pennines National Landscape

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Most of this section is easier to ride on, mainly downhill and the surface is smoother. It is pleasing to reach after the physical, tougher previous sections

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27.6 km

View of the Valley, North Pennines National Landscape

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There are nice widespread views all around this area. You can see through the valley onto the hills on the opposite side of the river. When the weather is clear it is a nce experience seeing sights like this

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34.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

11.2 km

3.72 km

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

10.7 km

4.91 km

4.44 km

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

13°C

7°C

76 %

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Alston Cobbles on Front Street – Bullman Hills Climb loop from Alston

Alston Cobbles on Front Street

View of the Track in North Pennines National Landscape

Stream Crossing in North Pennines National Landscape

Bullman Hills Climb

Bogland Near Bullman Hills

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