Talkin Tarn & Simmerson Hill loop — North Pennines

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Talkin Tarn & Simmerson Hill loop — North Pennines

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Talkin Tarn & Simmerson Hill loop — North Pennines

01:22

15.4km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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North Pennines AONB

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.15 km

View from the Top of the Climb from Forest Head

Highlight • Trail

Climbable on a gravel bike, but slow down towards the bottom if descending due to the path being a little washed out.

Tip by

10.1 km

Simmerson Hill Track

Highlight • Viewpoint

you can either choose to go through the gate straight across onto single track as you come off the long drag or you can continue bearing right on tarmac up …

Tip by

15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

3.37 km

2.65 km

2.62 km

132 m

131 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

4.40 km

3.97 km

1.09 km

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

4°C

8 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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View from the Top of the Climb from Forest Head

Simmerson Hill Track

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