View from Outer Butt Hill – Route 68 Signpost loop from Robin Rock Drift

View from Outer Butt Hill – Route 68 Signpost loop from Robin Rock Drift

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View from Outer Butt Hill – Route 68 Signpost loop from Robin Rock Drift

02:50

37.0km

420m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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NCN 68 Tarmac to Gravel Transition, Scotchcoultard Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

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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2.55 km

Gravel Track in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

A few rough spots

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6.20 km

Forestry Road in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth gravel

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15.4 km

Dirty Reiver Feed Station 3 – Stonehaugh

Highlight • Rest Area

29.4 km

Wyate Bridge

Highlight • Structure

The old bridge across the Warks Burn at Whygate. The bridge has 1962 inscribed on it.

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31.2 km

View from Outer Butt Hill

Highlight • Forest

Outer Butt Hill at 250m is a high point on the northern edge of the Sheperdshield area of forest. The cleared valley with several small burns in to the north gives some visibility over the larger Kielder Forest.

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31.9 km