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River Alwin loop from Alwinton

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River Alwin loop from Alwinton

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River Alwin loop from Alwinton

02:05

21.4km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: May 10, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.35 km

River Alwin

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Walking the River Alwin route from Alwinton is a favourite route with walkers. It used to be one of many trackways in the border hills frequented in times past by …

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6.11 km

Dirt Road Through Northumberland National Park

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This section is quite flat, adjacent streams flow beside the track. Many bridges are in place crossing the streams

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6.23 km

View of Storm-Damaged Forest, Northumberland National Park

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Vast swathes of downed trees can be seen here. It is a spectacular view riding up to this area.
Some of these sections are quite fast to ride through.

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7.66 km

Downhill Switchbacks in Northumberland National Park

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There are maybe 4 switchbacks in a downhill section. These are not tight switchbacks, plenty room for varied lines to ride through

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7.75 km

View of the Valley in Northumberland National Park

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It is difficult to see the scale of some of these passes through the valleys. The double track surface is bumpy and vibration, but ok to ride through

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8.11 km

View of Northumberland National Park

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Stop for a minute, enjoy the views

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12.1 km

Woodland Trail in Northumberland National Park

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The track showing on this trail, which was made by another rider, does not have one of three show tracks in this location. This was confusing. I had to refer …

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15.5 km

River Crossing in Northumberland National Park

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Try to cross barefoot, it can be cold though 😉

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21.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

4.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

3.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

14°C

56 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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River Alwin loop from Alwinton

River Alwin

Dirt Road Through Northumberland National Park

View of Storm-Damaged Forest, Northumberland National Park

Downhill Switchbacks in Northumberland National Park

View of the Valley in Northumberland National Park

View of Northumberland National Park

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