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

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

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

04:42

69.7km

1,000m

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: March 23, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.0 km

Netherwitton Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

Its beautiful little village with a lovely stream running through it

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19.0 km

Sawmill Plantation

Forest

3

27.8 km

Winter's Gibbet

Highlight • Other

Glorious stretch of good tarmic after a steady climb

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4

27.8 km

Winter's Gibbet

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5

35.2 km

View of Forest Tracks

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

40.7 km

Tree-Lined Trail in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Trail

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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7

43.1 km

Viewpoint on Simonside Hills

Highlight • Trail

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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8

45.6 km

Simonside Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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9

50.5 km

Rothbury Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Today popular with locals and visitors: Here you will find a huge shady picnic area right by the river, next to the bridge

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61.4 km

Beggar's Bush Plantation

Forest

B

69.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.9 km

22.7 km

2.48 km

409 m

337 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

23.2 km

6.03 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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