Slaggyford and Alston loop from Haltwhistle – North Pennines
Slaggyford and Alston loop from Haltwhistle – North Pennines
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Slaggyford and Alston loop from Haltwhistle – North Pennines
02:36
50.1km
770m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 12, 2024
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
Get Directions
100 m
Blue Bridge over the River South Tyne
Highlight • Cycleway
It forms part of NCN 68, the Pennine Cycleway and was was closed to road traffic in 1972.
Tip by
21.8 km
Saddlers Bakery & Bistro
Highlight • Cafe
Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is also remote, about 20 miles from the nearest town. From every direction Alston is approached over a broad, heather-clad Pennine landscape which has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Set on the upper reaches of the River South Tyne, it lies within the Eden district of Cumbria.
visitcumbria.com/evnp/alston
Tip by
32.0 km
Biker Commons Descent Towards Whitfield
Highlight • Climb
Tip by
50.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
25.1 km
24.5 km
477 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
42.0 km
8.04 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (470 m)
Lowest point (110 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 7 May
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6°C
66 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h
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