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North East England

Blakehope Nick Shelter – Kielder Castle loop from Byrness

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Blakehope Nick Shelter – Kielder Castle loop from Byrness

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15

riders

Blakehope Nick Shelter – Kielder Castle loop from Byrness

04:12

43.5km

660m

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 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 km

River Rede

Lake

2

10.8 km

Blakehope Nick Shelter

Highlight • Viewpoint

Set at the highest point of Kielder Forest Drive, Blakehope Nick Overlook is a structure constructed from larch wood, designed by seven architecture students from the University of Newcastle. 'The …

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3

17.8 km

Picnic Table by the Burn

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice little spot for a secluded break by the burn

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4

21.3 km

Kielder Castle

Highlight • Castle

An absolutely stunning place to start and finish a ride from.

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25.6 km

Forest Drive Descent from Blakehope Nick

Highlight • Trail

Last bit of the fun and flowing long fire road descent from the monument up at Blakehope Nick

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27.4 km

Rolling Fire Road Descent

Highlight • Trail

Great rolling fire road descent heading West

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33.3 km

Climb to Blackhope Nick

Highlight • Natural Monument

Climbing out of the Forest on great fire roads up to the monument at Blackhope Nick and the amazing views beyond

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35.2 km

The Nick Art Shelter

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great for pictures. Capturing the shape and the shadows.

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39.2 km

Forest Drive Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

Nice easy going rolling tracks through the Forest along Forest Drive

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43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

7.40 km

2.88 km

415 m

114 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

3.91 km

1.22 km

418 m

229 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monday 18 May

15°C

6°C

98 %

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