Scots Gap and Matfen loop from Morpeth

Scots Gap and Matfen loop from Morpeth

Hard

riders

Scots Gap and Matfen loop from Morpeth

04:18

89.7km

900m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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20.8 km

Ward's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful riding along on a narrow road on the ridge line — fantastic views over to Rothbury and Simonside.

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29.2 km

Codger Fort

Highlight • Monument

Codger Fort was erected by Sir Walter Blackett in the mid-eighteenth century probably around the time of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion

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36.6 km

Wallington Hall

Highlight • Cafe

Wallington Hall as an estate has been here since 1475 but it was mostly demolished and re-built in the mid 1700's. It was then in the hands of the Trevelyn …

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41.1 km

Capheaton Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent cafe with friendly staff. Well worth a stop if you’re passing through. All cyclists welcome.

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53.9 km

The Ryals Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Two part climb, can be challenging for some riders.

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78.8 km

Kirkley Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bike friendly cafe at Thornyford Farm. It serves a variety of drinks, cakes and snacks.
Open 08:30 - 15:00 at weekends.
09:00 - 15:00 Wed, Thurs & Fri.
Closed Mon & Tue.

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89.7 km

End point

Train Station

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