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View from Outer Butt Hill – Kielder Forest Gravel Trail loop from Robin Rock Drift

View from Outer Butt Hill – Kielder Forest Gravel Trail loop from Robin Rock Drift

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4.5

(2)

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View from Outer Butt Hill – Kielder Forest Gravel Trail loop from Robin Rock Drift

03:11

41.4km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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210 m

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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2.75 km

Gravel Track in Northumberland National Park

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A few rough spots

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3.12 km

Route 68 Signpost

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You're on the right track!

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6.42 km

Forestry Road in Northumberland National Park

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Smooth gravel

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9.57 km

Dirt Road in Northumberland National Park

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10.2 km

View from Outer Butt Hill

Highlight • Forest

Outer Butt Hill at 250m is a high point on the northern edge of the Sheperdshield area of forest. The cleared valley with several small burns in to the north gives some visibility over the larger Kielder Forest.

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13.4 km

Gravel Road in Northumberland National Park

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35.1 km

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail

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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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41.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

2.54 km

290 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

2.38 km

158 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

13°C

4°C

59 %

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View from Outer Butt Hill – Kielder Forest Gravel Trail loop from Robin Rock Drift

NCN 68 Tarmac to Gravel Transition, Scotchcoultard Forest

Gravel Track in Northumberland National Park

Route 68 Signpost

Forestry Road in Northumberland National Park

Dirt Road in Northumberland National Park

View from Outer Butt Hill

Gravel Road in Northumberland National Park

Kielder Forest Gravel Trail

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