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North East England

Branton Lakes Nature Reserve – Winding Country Road loop from Powburn

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Branton Lakes Nature Reserve – Winding Country Road loop from Powburn

Hard

5.0

(1)

8

riders

Branton Lakes Nature Reserve – Winding Country Road loop from Powburn

02:19

35.3km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.56 km

Branton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Located close to the hamlet of Branton, Branton Lakes Nature Reserve provides 29 hectares of diverse habitat for numerous species of plants, birds and other wildlife.

The site centres on two lakes with surrounding grassland for grazing animals and woodland pasture fringing the site.

Tip by

2

2.23 km

The Bosk Café Restaurant & Bar

Highlight • Cafe

3.48 km

Whaupmoor Burn

Lake

4

11.7 km

Winding Country Road

Highlight • Trail

Faster sections on tarmac.

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5

12.4 km

Prendwick Track Junction

Highlight • Trail

Back onto gravel, up and down sections ahead on quite rough gravel

Tip by

6

18.0 km

Heatherslaw Mill Turnoff

Highlight • Other

7

26.3 km

Callaly Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Pause a moment from frantic pedalling to slow and appreciate the gorgeous woodlands around the splendour of the ‘Castle’.

Tip by

8

32.7 km

Glanton Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Pretty basic but they have cans of juice and snacks.

Tip by

35.0 km

Pow Burn

Lake

B

35.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

639 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

4.76 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 5 July

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14°C

18 %

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