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Coalcleugh Descent – Coalcleugh Route 7 Junction loop from Nenthead

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Coalcleugh Descent – Coalcleugh Route 7 Junction loop from Nenthead

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Coalcleugh Descent – Coalcleugh Route 7 Junction loop from Nenthead

01:54

22.4km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 10, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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835 m

View of Nenthead

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Fantastic food and wonderful beer - the perfect way to end a ride.

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2.33 km

Northumberland–County Durham Border Sign

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Here, you will cross over from Northumberland into county Durham. The border sign is found at the side of a long stretch of road that stretches into the Pennines a few miles after Nenthead village. With stunning views over Black Hill and the beautiful Pennine hills, it is a spectacular county border. Northumberland is the UK's northernmost county and the final county of the Sea to Sea Cycle Route.

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4.04 km

Isaac's Tea Trail and Scenic Road near Nenthead

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Scenic minor road between Nenthead & Allenheads - shorter option fewer cars than main A road.

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4.71 km

Coalcleugh Descent

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This is the highest point (after short hairpin climb) from which a long fast descent across to Allenheads (this stretch is listed for fastest times on Strava).

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8.49 km

Thorn Green Campsite

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Tiny campsite on terraced ground between trees. Simple place.
Bit midgey but worth a pitch.

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8.68 km

Slag Hill Lime Kiln

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As a curiosity, you can observe the deformed walls and vertical cracks, a result of the intense heat when this kiln was in use.

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9.65 km

Scenic Road to Allenheads

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At this split off the main B road, this minor road (turn right) is less exposed, less busy & downhill into Allenheads, with option to follow routes towards Alston as on signpost.
On the return trip the main B road is faster option back towards Allendale (mostly downhill).

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18.8 km

Coalcleugh Route 7 Junction

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Key split here - straight ahead for 9 miles to Allendale, right for Allenheads, left for Nenthead.

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22.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

2.32 km

1.54 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

18.7 km

2.61 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Coalcleugh Descent – Coalcleugh Route 7 Junction loop from Nenthead

View of Nenthead

Northumberland–County Durham Border Sign

Isaac's Tea Trail and Scenic Road near Nenthead

Coalcleugh Descent

Thorn Green Campsite

Slag Hill Lime Kiln

Scenic Road to Allenheads

Coalcleugh Route 7 Junction

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