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Rothley

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Simonside Car Park loop from Harwood

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Rothley

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Simonside Car Park loop from Harwood

Hard

4

riders

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills – Simonside Car Park loop from Harwood

02:18

32.2km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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4.06 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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2

9.62 km

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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12.0 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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14.6 km

Simonside Car Park

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

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25.7 km

View Towards Morpeth

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View from Ewesley air strip

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26.7 km

Codger Fort

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Codger Fort was erected by Sir Walter Blackett in the mid-eighteenth century probably around the time of the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion

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27.9 km

View of Rothley Castle

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32.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

14.6 km

384 m

351 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

14.9 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

6°C

73 %

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