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North East England

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Simonside Car Park loop from Longhorsley

North East England

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Simonside Car Park loop from Longhorsley

Hard

4.8

(4)

3

riders

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Simonside Car Park loop from Longhorsley

03:22

53.0km

700m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

25 m

Longhorsley Village Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

2

8.01 km

Netherwitton Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

Its beautiful little village with a lovely stream running through it

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3

15.6 km

View of Rothley Castle

Highlight • Castle

4

29.2 km

Tree-Lined Trail in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Trail

These tree lines sections offered a slight rest when riding, the wind is reduced dramatically due to the evergreen coverage on each side of the trail

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5

31.5 km

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

Highlight • Trail

The climb from Rothbury is nearly 300m elevation gain, but it's really worth it when you see the views here on a clear day. For the very, very best experience, …

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6

34.1 km

Simonside Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

bigger car park than Lordenshaw to park in and a lovely walk out of the woods up to the crags

Tip by

7

34.5 km

Grassy Pathway in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Trail

8

43.1 km

Ward's Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful riding along on a narrow road on the ridge line — fantastic views over to Rothbury and Simonside.

Tip by

45.5 km

West Moor Plantation

Forest

48.0 km

Catherine Hill Plantation

Forest

B

53.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

12.1 km

2.13 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

13.6 km

7.61 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

18°C

9°C

14 %

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