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North East England

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – The Green Bothy, Wark Forest loop from Robin Rock Drift

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – The Green Bothy, Wark Forest loop from Robin Rock Drift

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Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – The Green Bothy, Wark Forest loop from Robin Rock Drift

04:38

50.0km

560m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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611 m

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail

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A fantastic section of gravel riding. Please note that this section isn't really suitable for road bikes with road tyres. You'd ideally want a gravel bike with some bigger tyres or even a mountain bike.

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22.7 km

The Green Bothy, Wark Forest

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Theres a few bothy,s in the area but this is my favourite by far.. its well maintained and its in a great spot, also easily accessible by bike.. the only …

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27.5 km

View of the Horizon

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Peddle top the top for view that are endless

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28.6 km

Gravel Road in Northumberland National Park

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31.0 km

Gravel Road in Northumberland National Park

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6

34.7 km

Scenic Roads Near Stonehaugh

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great tea shop at simonburn and picnic stop at stonehaugh

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46.9 km

Gravel Track in Northumberland National Park

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A few rough spots

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50.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

7.50 km

218 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

7.19 km

306 m

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Highest point (320 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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11 %

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