View Over Allendale – Moorland Crossroads Signpost loop from Hexhamshire

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View Over Allendale – Moorland Crossroads Signpost loop from Hexhamshire

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View Over Allendale – Moorland Crossroads Signpost loop from Hexhamshire

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15.6km

290m

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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1.99 km

Bridleway Junction to Whitley Chapel

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You can go through this gate for longer ride to Whitley Chapel mostly downhill or continue left along the wall to find another road that leads to same crossroads.

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2.64 km

Burntridge Moor Bridleway Junction

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Here you can split 3 ways bike or walk for short or longer route.

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6.68 km

View Over Allendale

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Fantastic views spanning almost 3 counties. It is very exposed. So be well prepared should the weather change

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9.35 km

Stobb Cross Signpost

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This is a meeting of bridleways above Allendale. It is not to be confused with Stobs Cross 3 miles (4.8 km) to the north.

Stob is a Middle English word …

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9.39 km

Key signpost to find as not much else to see out here, from which you have 4 route options to take.
Terrain out here is variable not always rideable in winter, suspension better but possible on rigid bike.

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10.1 km

Bridleway Through North Pennines National Landscape

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Best to keep to this bridleway until you find the next signpost, easy to get lost around here. The surface is also variable not always rideable but eventually you will get to another split signpost.

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15.6 km

Heather Moorland Trail, Hexhamshire Common

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The only accessible connection through the moors here is along this muddy path through the heath. Although the path is largely unsuitable for cycling, it is not too long and …

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