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North East England

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Rothbury Village Centre loop from Brinkburn

North East England

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Rothbury Village Centre loop from Brinkburn

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1

riders

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Rothbury Village Centre loop from Brinkburn

01:44

26.9km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

9.94 km

Grassy Pathway in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Trail

2

10.4 km

Simonside Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

bigger car park than Lordenshaw to park in and a lovely walk out of the woods up to the crags

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3

12.4 km

Dirt Road in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Trail

December 28th 2023, the weather was erratic, one extreme to the other. Strong headwinds in some exposed sections, followed by tree lined partly sheltered sections. The open exposed sections like this needed effort and determination to get through.

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4

12.9 km

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

Highlight • Trail

The climb from Rothbury is nearly 300m elevation gain, but it's really worth it when you see the views here on a clear day. For the very, very best experience, …

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5

21.5 km

Rothbury Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Today popular with locals and visitors: Here you will find a huge shady picnic area right by the river, next to the bridge

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6

21.8 km

Rothbury Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Rothbury is a peaceful town in the heart of Northumberland. Close to the hills and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is an ideal base for explorations. …

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7

22.0 km

Rothbury Village Street

Highlight • Other

8

22.8 km

Riverside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • River

Running alongside the river, this little trail is quiet, flat and very pretty.

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B

26.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

6.17 km

957 m

574 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

7.13 km

2.87 km

220 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 11 July

19°C

11°C

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