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

03:46

49.1km

730m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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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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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48.7 km

Bellingham Town Hall

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Bellingham (Northumberland) This charming village on the River North Tyne is a first stop on the Reivers through the rugged north of England. As the gateway to Northumberland National Park …

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49.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

23.7 km

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces