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Bellingham Bridge – Slaty Ford loop from Bellingham

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Bellingham Bridge – Slaty Ford loop from Bellingham

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Bellingham Bridge – Slaty Ford loop from Bellingham

03:50

49.3km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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Start point

Parking

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206 m

Bellingham Bridge

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Bellingham Bridge is a distinctive stone arch bridge over the River North Tyne, believed to have been built in the 19th century and a Grade II listed structure since 1985. …

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7.26 km

Muddy, rutted double track with fallen branches

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This area is uphill, there are layers of tree branches covering the double track which has sunken tyre mud & water holes. At times it is impossible to ride on …

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16.5 km

Wark Forest

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Wark Forest is the southern edge of the larger Kielder Forest in Northumberland National Park.
Kielder Forest is the largest area of artificially planted woodland in England.

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26.7 km

View over the valley and forest

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This elevated location is a good viewing point, you can see the flowing, curved double gravel tracks below and widespread views in different directions

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29.3 km

Fells and Crags of Northumberland National Park

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Even under those typical rain showers it remains an incredibly beautiful landscape.

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33.2 km

Muddy and challenging

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This section is physical to get through, there are deep sunken tyre tracks where the peddles would catch if you attempted to ride through it. It is best to ride …

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34.2 km

Well, it's definitely a ford. And yes, its slaty too. It makes for singular experience, though, especially if there's been a bit of rain!

If that wasn't enough excitement, there's also an impressive waterfall downstream.

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49.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

23.5 km

1.05 km

572 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

12.5 km

11.0 km

3.55 km

1.01 km

898 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Bellingham Bridge – Slaty Ford loop from Bellingham

Bellingham Bridge

Muddy, rutted double track with fallen branches

Wark Forest

View over the valley and forest

Bridge Near Falstone

Fells and Crags of Northumberland National Park

Muddy and challenging

Slaty Ford

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