Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

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Kielder Forest Gravel Trail – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Vindolanda Fort

02:35

39.1km

520m

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: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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52 m

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

Highlight • Structure

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre is a modern visitor center. It is designed to inspire and connect people of all ages with the landscape, heritage, and nature of Northern England.
It features interactive exhibitions on nature, climate, and culture, a panoramic roof terrace with views of the landscape, a café with local products, and a shop featuring regional crafts.
Since July 2025, it has also been home to an impressive art installation around the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, which was felled in 2023. The remaining trunk now serves as a memorial and meeting place.

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647 m

Peel Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Peel Crags: This sheer cliff face forms one of the most dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall. The path winds along the edge of Whin Sill, offering panoramic views of Crag Lough and the former Sycamore Gap. The combination of geology, history, and landscape makes Peel Crags an iconic stop for walkers and cyclists.

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7.96 km

Scotchcoulthard

Highlight • Forest

Start of the forest roads

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12.8 km

Forestry Road in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth gravel

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24.3 km

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fantastic section of gravel riding. Please note that this section isn't really suitable for road bikes with road tyres. You'd ideally want a gravel bike with some bigger tyres or even a mountain bike.

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30.5 km

NCN 68 Tarmac to Gravel Transition, Scotchcoultard Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

NCN 68 is a 427km cycle route from the Peak District to Northumberland.
This point is where the tarmac road turns to gravel forest trails in Scotchcoultard Forest at the southern edge of the larger Wark Forest.

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37.4 km

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most iconic viewpoints in Northumberland National Park is just minutes from Steel Rigg Car Park. From here, a panoramic view unfolds of Hadrian's Wall, winding like a ribbon of stone across the rugged cliffs of Whin Sill. The landscape here is particularly photogenic, with views of Crag Lough, Hotbank Crags, and the famous Sycamore Gap.

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38.0 km