Long Drag Private Gate – Rowley Burn Bridge loop from Hexhamshire

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Long Drag Private Gate – Rowley Burn Bridge loop from Hexhamshire

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Long Drag Private Gate – Rowley Burn Bridge loop from Hexhamshire

03:08

11.2km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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3 m

Heather Moorland Trail, Hexhamshire Common

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The only accessible connection through the moors here is along this muddy path through the heath. Although the path is largely unsuitable for cycling, it is not too long and …

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1.61 km

Long Drag Private Gate

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The private owner clearly does not like sharing his land, because the large fence at the beginning of Long Drag is very clear: you are not allowed to come here. Too bad!

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2.04 km

Rowley Burn Bridge

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2.61 km

Burntridge Gate Exit to Whitley Chapel

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On the trail past the 4 signs post, look for this gate which is the exit to the road towards Whitley Chapel.

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2.64 km

Bridleway Junction to Whitley Chapel

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You can go through this gate for longer ride to Whitley Chapel mostly downhill or continue left along the wall to find another road that leads to same crossroads.

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2.69 km

Burntridge Moor Bridleway Junction

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Here you can split 3 ways bike or walk for short or longer route.

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5.69 km

Bridleway Through North Pennines National Landscape

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Best to keep to this bridleway until you find the next signpost, easy to get lost around here. The surface is also variable not always rideable but eventually you will get to another split signpost.

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8.29 km

Muddy Singletrack Trail in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Difficult path through beautiful surroundings. This singletrack path is alternately stony and muddy, but above all wet and almost impossible to cycle. So it is a walk of a few …

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11.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.20 km

2.03 km

Surfaces

5.53 km

3.02 km

2.03 km