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North East England

Bolam Lake – The Ryals Climb loop from Bolam

Road cycling routes

North East England

Bolam Lake – The Ryals Climb loop from Bolam

Moderate

4

riders

Bolam Lake – The Ryals Climb loop from Bolam

01:52

39.6km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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After 33 m for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

67 m

Bolam Café

Highlight • Cafe

No card machine so cash only

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2

1.01 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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3

7.44 km

Wallington Hall

Highlight • Cafe

Wallington Hall as an estate has been here since 1475 but it was mostly demolished and re-built in the mid 1700's. It was then in the hands of the Trevelyn …

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4

7.83 km

Stone Bridge at Wallington Hall

Highlight • Bridge

I parked here to start my bike ride

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5

16.8 km

Dovecote Hill Tower

Highlight • Monument

To the west of Little Bavington, on a small hill, is the most significant remainder of the landscaped gardens of Bavington Hall. It was built as an eyecatcher and to …

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6

22.0 km

The Ryals Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Two part climb, can be challenging for some riders.

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7

27.8 km

Photo Spot at Large Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

31.6 km

Bygate Hill Plantation

Forest

B

39.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

287 m

101 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

5.70 km

388 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 29 June

20°C

11°C

86 %

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