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Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Winter's Gibbet loop from Rothbury

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Winter's Gibbet loop from Rothbury

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Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Winter's Gibbet loop from Rothbury

04:23

62.4km

1,030m

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: June 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.25 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.70 km

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

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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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9.07 km

Tree-Lined Trail in Northumberland National Park

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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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14.6 km

View of Forest Tracks

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This is a nice viewing point. You can see the tracks meandering into the distance and the forests ahead. These are nice blue type tracks to ride on, enjoyable and chilled out ride

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19.9 km

Winters Gibbet hill climb from the village of Elsdon up to the viewpoint at Battle Hill.
Climb number 61 in the top 100 hills list. It climbs 153m in 3.7km with an average gradient of 4%. Max gradient 10%.

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19.9 km

Winter's Gibbet

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Glorious stretch of good tarmic after a steady climb

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24.3 km

Mill Dene

Lake

36.3 km

Burma Road Junction, Otterburn Ranges

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Looking down into the dip, steep climb up!

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42.7 km

The Star Inn, Harbottle

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Pub, restaurant and shop all in one. Stopped here for some lunch after the ride and wasn't disappointed - the staff were really friendly and the food was good. The …

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45.6 km

Descent to Alwinton

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Nice fast downhill to Alwinton

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62.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.7 km

16.3 km

5.59 km

960 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

20.9 km

13.4 km

490 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

26°C

13°C

0 %

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Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Winter's Gibbet loop from Rothbury

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

Tree-Lined Trail in Northumberland National Park

View of Forest Tracks

Winter's Gibbet

Winter's Gibbet

Burma Road Junction, Otterburn Ranges

The Star Inn, Harbottle

Descent to Alwinton

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