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Slaley Forest – Hexham Abbey loop from Hexham

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Hexham

Slaley Forest – Hexham Abbey loop from Hexham

Hard

4.8

(4)

6

riders

Slaley Forest – Hexham Abbey loop from Hexham

02:26

31.9km

610m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.8 km for 380 m

After 21.2 km for 52 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.01 km

Linnels Bridge

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On the Hexham to Slayley road

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2

13.2 km

One of a few carvings

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3

13.7 km

Gravel Forest Track

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Leads you off the 4x4 mess

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4

18.0 km

View from the Top

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View from the top

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5

18.6 km

Sandy Forest Downhill Trail

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Great fun smooth downhill

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6

18.8 km

Slaley Forest

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Beautiful hilly forest with various gravel paths. Enjoy getting lost with your gravel bike with beautiful views on the edge of the forest.

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7

21.6 km

Whitley Chapel Church

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At the crossroads in Whitley Chapel you have 4 route options on the road to continue bike ride on the road and/or the moors.

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8

31.2 km

Hexham Abbey

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The Northumberland market town of Hexham, at the confluence of the North Tyne and the South Tyne rivers, is a great base for exploring the North Pennines AONB, the Northumberland …

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31.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

10.7 km

1.93 km

675 m

182 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

11.6 km

389 m

243 m

209 m

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Saturday 16 May

14°C

6°C

44 %

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