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Blanchland & Allendale loop from Hexham

Blanchland & Allendale loop from Hexham

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5.0

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Blanchland & Allendale loop from Hexham

03:24

65.2km

1,060m

Road cycling

The Blanchland & Allendale loop from Hexham is a difficult road cycling route that challenges you with significant climbs and diverse terrain across the Northumberland countryside. This 40.5-mile (65.2 km) ride features a substantial elevation gain of 3464 feet (1056 metres) and typically takes around 3 hours and 24 minutes…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.4 km

Blanchland Village

Highlight • Religious Site

Lovely spot, there's a tap round the back of the abbey if you need to fill up with drinking water when the pub and cafe are both closed.

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24.8 km

View Towards Rookhope

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Great views from the moorland road that runs from Rookhope in the south to Blanchland in the north. The high point of the road is at 508m.

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33.7 km

Hairpin Climb from Allenheads to Rookhope

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The road heading up onto Redburn Common from Allenheads (430m) in the west climbs through a steep hairpin bend and several shallower corners to reach an altitude of 533m. The …

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65.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.4 km

385 m

176 m

123 m

115 m

Surfaces

56.3 km

8.85 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

14°C

6°C

44 %

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Blanchland Village

View Towards Rookhope

Hairpin Climb from Allenheads to Rookhope

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