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North East England

Undulating Forest Dirt Road – Black Middens Bastle House loop from Byrness

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Undulating Forest Dirt Road – Black Middens Bastle House loop from Byrness

Hard

4

riders

Undulating Forest Dirt Road – Black Middens Bastle House loop from Byrness

03:25

39.5km

630m

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: March 19, 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

3.59 km

Dirty Reiver Feed Station 1: Blakehopeburnhaugh

Highlight • Other

2

3.85 km

Hindhope Linn Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the entrance to the path that leads to Hindhope Linn (a beautiful ancient forest and waterfall). A bike can take you all the way to the stairs but …

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3

10.9 km

Hindhope Law Rollers

Highlight • Trail

Lovely flowing gravel fire tracks through the forest

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4

11.1 km

Undulating Forest Dirt Road

Highlight • Forest

Down and up and down and up and down …

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5

20.0 km

Black Middens Bastle House

Highlight • Historical Site

The house, cottage, and grounds are owned by English Heritage, however it’s free to explore and parking available nearby.

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6

23.9 km

View Across the Valleys in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The final track to Bellingham is not for the fainthearted. We thought it was a road but it's not.

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B

39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

11.7 km

4.99 km

511 m

136 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

11.7 km

5.20 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Monday 18 May

15°C

6°C

94 %

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