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North East England

Bolam Lake – Scenic Rural Road loop from Bolam

Road cycling routes

North East England

Bolam Lake – Scenic Rural Road loop from Bolam

Easy

12

riders

Bolam Lake – Scenic Rural Road loop from Bolam

00:54

18.8km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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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

1.17 km

Large Tree in Pasture

Highlight • Natural

3

1.49 km

Bolam Church and Saxon West Tower

Highlight • Religious Site

4

7.15 km

The Beresford Arms

Highlight • Pub

5

15.8 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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6

16.4 km

Scenic Rural Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Recently resurfaced which was good as it was poor. Lots of very minor side road options

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7

17.8 km

Bolam North Lane

Highlight • Trail

Handy little lane crossing above Bolam. Can use to head over to Whalton or up towards Hartburn at the eastern end

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B

18.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

111 m

101 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

5.95 km

240 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

13°C

1°C

27 %

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