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This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
81 trails
- E-Bike
39 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
86 trails
- Trail Running
86 trails
Region Details
- 41
- 9
- 11
- 17
- 3
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 94
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 81
- Trails E-Bike
- 39
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 86
- Trails Trail Running
- 86
- Total Distance
- 108 miles
- Total Descent
- 15,018 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,702 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,843 ft
- Reports
- 167
- Photos
- 64
- Ridden Counter
- 7,059
Articles
Race Report: The Long Awaited Return of The Naughty Northumbrian
Aug 31, 2023 from pinkbike.com
Last weekend saw the return of the popular event, with 80% of the trails new or rebuilt after last year's storm.
Video: The Slymefoot Slide - Bikepacking in Search of England's Last Healthy Rivers
Dec 13, 2022 from pinkbike.com
A bike packing adventure through Northumberland in search of increasingly rare clean water and healthy fish.
Race Report: Northern Downhill Returns to Kielder
Oct 30, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Just when you thought it was safe to put your bike in for a service...
Sub Regions
- Hexham (2)
- Prudhoe (0)
- Washington (4)
- Beamish Woodland (4)
- Kidland Forest (19)
- Kielder Water and Forest Park (36)
- Thrunton Wood (19)
Popular Northumberland Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 3,005 ft • 3 ft • 400 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm, jump and rock garden. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.4 • 1,243 ft • 80 ft • 378 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm, drop and jump. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 4,347 ft • 6 ft • 371 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features berm. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,457 ft • 225 ft • 362 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,306 ft • 78 ft • 304 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 1,230 ft • 12 ft • 290 •
Popular red difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 4 miles • 182 ft • 212 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 182 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.
Northumberland Mountain Bike Routes
23 miles • 4,062 ft • 0 • Point to Point • Race •
Route of the Naughty Northumbrian 2018
Photos of Northumberland Mountain Bike
Videos of Northumberland Mountain Bike
trail: Gallagher Pit Heaps DH
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Jun 21, 2015
trail: Gallagher Pit Heaps DH
0:14 |
26 |
Jun 21, 2015
trail: Gallagher Pit Heaps DH
0:10 |
25 |
Jun 21, 2015
trail: Gallagher Pit Heaps DH
0:18 |
42 |
Jun 21, 2015
trail: Gallagher Pit Heaps DH
0:17 |
261 |
Nov 2, 2014
trail: Gallagher Pit Heaps DH
0:57 |
244 |
Oct 23, 2014
trail: Gallagher Pit Heaps DH
0:55 |
105 |
Oct 19, 2014
trail: Gallagher Pit Heaps DH
0:22 |
141 |
Oct 18, 2014
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| steepgroundmark | wishlist | region | activity #96024467 | Jun 1, 2026 @ 9:51am Jun 1, 2026 |
| lvmcl | wishlist | region | activity #94881157 | May 17, 2026 @ 2:41am May 17, 2026 |
| Isi22tr | ridden | trail | activity #94797907 | May 16, 2026 @ 3:01am May 16, 2026 |
| Toneranger | vote | trail | activity #93596008 | Apr 28, 2026 @ 11:42am Apr 28, 2026 |
| CarlLEAjfx | ridden | route | activity #93501041 | Apr 26, 2026 @ 11:25pm Apr 26, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Still shut | May 13, 2025 @ 4:31am May 13, 2025 | ||
| trail | Closed, diversion in place to Boggle Burn | Apr 6, 2025 @ 5:47am Apr 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | All good | Mar 21, 2025 @ 10:09am Mar 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | Shut - storm damage. Diversion down fire road... | Mar 21, 2025 @ 10:09am Mar 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | A little bit of recent storm damage but all... | Mar 21, 2025 @ 10:07am Mar 21, 2025 |
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Epic Ride Descent 2k3 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge12 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Bedlington BMX Track | skill park | Rothbury |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 81 | 105 miles | 14,524 ft | 45 miles | 1,703 ft | 64 | 167 | 5 | 27,717 | |||
| E-Bike | 39 | 53 miles | 6,394 ft | 24 miles | 1,509 ft | 123 | 2 | 1,158 | ||||
| Horse | 4 | 15 miles | 915 ft | 6 miles | 479 ft | 9 | ||||||
| Hike | 86 | 102 miles | 12,972 ft | 42 miles | 1,703 ft | 156 | 2 | 1,063 | ||||
| Trail Running | 86 | 102 miles | 12,972 ft | 42 miles | 1,703 ft | 155 | 1 | 181 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Northumberland
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What are the best places to ride in Northumberland?
Northumberland has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Northumberland?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Northumberland are:
- Ravens Hill Moore Black (4.2/5)
- Into the Valley (4.2/5)
- Primrose Wood (4.1/5)
- Skydive (4/5)
- Lakeside Way (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Northumberland?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Northumberland are:
- July (51 activities)
- October (43 activities)
- August (37 activities)
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What is the longest trail in Northumberland?
The longest trail in Northumberland is Access Road at 10.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
Activities
- By brenthillier
NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors - Admins: UKTP, 20twenty-p, wisey, MathieuC, cemoorelife
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- northumberland activity log | embed map of Northumberland mountain bike trails | northumberland mountain biking points of interest
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