Mountain biking

The Deadwater Trails in Kielder Forest are among the best single track trails in England, offering some of the finest views in the county.

The Red Trail is the highest in England, climbing to 1,900ft (580m) or try the extremely challenging Black Trail. The popular Lakeside way is a 27 mile route ideal for family rides, visit the Kielder website.

Mountain biking is available on Hexhamshire Common, south west of Hexham. This is a good base in Allendale.

You can also mountain bike in the Cheviot Hills to west of Wooler, with good bases in Alwinton and Harbottle in upper Coquetdale.

Mountain Biking can also be enjoyed in Simonside and Harwood Forests as well as Thrunton Woods. 

Sandstone Way Mountain Bike Route 

The Sandstone Way is a 120 mile mountain biking route between Berwick upon Tweed and Hexham. It runs along the Sandstone ridge passing through the picturesque market towns:

• Wooler
• Rothbury
• Bellingham

Further information: 

• Cycling and mountain biking in Northumberland.

• The Northumberland National Park website provides more information on cycling in and around the national park. This includes routes in Wark Forest and the mid-Tyne area. 

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