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Henshaw

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

Routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Henshaw

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

Hard

15

riders

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

02:36

39.4km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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52 m

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

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The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre is a modern visitor center. It is designed to inspire and connect people of all ages with the landscape, heritage, and nature of Northern …

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647 m

Peel Crags

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Peel Crags: This sheer cliff face forms one of the most dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall. The path winds along the edge of Whin Sill, offering panoramic views of Crag …

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7.96 km

Scotchcoulthard

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Start of the forest roads

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12.8 km

Smooth gravel

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20.2 km

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24.6 km

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail

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A fantastic section of gravel riding. Please note that this section isn't really suitable for road bikes with road tyres. You'd ideally want a gravel bike with some bigger tyres or even a mountain bike.

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30.8 km

NCN 68 is a 427km cycle route from the Peak District to Northumberland.
This point is where the tarmac road turns to gravel forest trails in Scotchcoultard Forest at the southern edge of the larger Wark Forest.

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37.7 km

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

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One of the most iconic viewpoints in Northumberland National Park is just minutes from Steel Rigg Car Park. From here, a panoramic view unfolds of Hadrian's Wall, winding like a …

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39.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

16.2 km

463 m

172 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

15.2 km

8.13 km

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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1°C

40 %

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