Kirkley Café – Bolam Lake loop from Kirkley Hall

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Kirkley Café – Bolam Lake loop from Kirkley Hall

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Kirkley Café – Bolam Lake loop from Kirkley Hall

02:32

41.8km

310m

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: October 15, 2026

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1.81 km

Kirkley Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bike friendly cafe at Thornyford Farm. It serves a variety of drinks, cakes and snacks.
Open 08:30 - 15:00 at weekends.
09:00 - 15:00 Wed, Thurs & Fri.
Closed Mon & Tue.

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1.94 km

WATBike Bike Workshop and Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm; Saturdays 10am to 2pm. Tel 01661 825599

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1.96 km

The Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great spot for a break with
Plenty seating outside with hot or cold food. Lots of cyclists on a good day. Facilities to get your bike fixed aswell!

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17.4 km

View of Northumberland Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

21.4 km

Eglingham War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Cyclist friendly of course!

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30.4 km

Bolam Lake

Highlight • Forest

Bolam Lake country park is managed by Northumberland County Council. It's a mixture of lake, wetland and woodland habitat and home to many species of bird and animals including red …

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33.7 km

Belsay to Bolam Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Bridleway heads north to minor road near Bolam. Not marked on Komoot, shows on OS. Quite a few gates on it. Surface is mostly grass, short section of gravel farm track at northern end.

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