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North East England

South Tynedale Railway – Gin Hill Mine Shaft loop from Wearhead

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

South Tynedale Railway – Gin Hill Mine Shaft loop from Wearhead

Hard

5.0

(1)

8

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South Tynedale Railway – Gin Hill Mine Shaft loop from Wearhead

04:30

66.4km

1,120m

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 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.03 km

Killhope Cross

Mountain Pass

2

9.33 km

View of Nenthead

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic food and wonderful beer - the perfect way to end a ride.

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3

17.9 km

The Park Museum

Highlight • Monument

Museum with allsorts of vehicles

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4

17.9 km

South Tynedale Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

This narrow gauge railway winds from Alston into the South Tyne Valley in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Powered by steam, diesel, and electric, the locomotives have …

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5

57.9 km

View of Coalcleugh Road in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

To Coalcleugh

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6

59.4 km

Gin Hill Mine Horse Track

Highlight • Historical Site

7

59.4 km

Gin Hill Mine Shaft

Highlight • Historical Site

There is little of the old mine itself, other than the narrow entrance to the mine shaft. Easy to confuse with a well, but the information board prevents that.

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8

59.5 km

The Hemmel Café & Craft Shop, Allenheads

Highlight • Cafe

Great breakfast.
Owner couldn't do enough to help.
Bike friendly.

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9

59.6 km

Allenheads Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

Walking and cycling routes showing tourist info and sites of interest

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B

66.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

26.3 km

360 m

Surfaces

64.0 km

2.19 km

178 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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