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North East England

The Stang – Welcome to Richmondshire loop from Newsham

Mountain biking trails

North East England

The Stang – Welcome to Richmondshire loop from Newsham

Moderate

4.0

(1)

3

riders

The Stang – Welcome to Richmondshire loop from Newsham

02:43

30.1km

600m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.25 km for 117 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.76 km

Kexwith Valley

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Another beautiful & remote spot. Best accessed via gravel, but a road bike will do it from the road into/from Newsham as only the first 200m is gravel.

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2

8.40 km

Good Gravel Descent

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3

14.6 km

Fine Gravel Descent to The Stang Road

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A fast run on a very good surface. Great views of Windegg to the right & Arkengarthdale to the left,

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4

18.0 km

The Stang

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Watch out for unpredictable sheep strolling across the road!

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5

19.3 km

Welcome to Richmondshire

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Not only an achievement to make it up the stang but has amazing views at the top definitely worth the effort.

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28.3 km

Primrose Gill Plantation

Forest

B

30.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

9.45 km

5.36 km

273 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

4.84 km

4.32 km

3.19 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

17°C

11°C

79 %

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