Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)
Cumbria, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Cumbria, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 28.5 mi (45.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,838 ft (865 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 35 min
- High point
- 2,484 ft (757 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Emergency phone 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Peak: Gale Hill 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Shelter 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Garrigill Village Hall Camp Site 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from start
- Hut: Garrigill Village Hall Bunkroom 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Alston War Memorial 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from start
- Shelter 26.7 mi (43 km) from start
- Historic site: Jacob Walton Memorial 26.8 mi (43.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Alston Tourism Information Centre 26.8 mi (43.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Alston Railway Station 27 mi (43.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 27 mi (43.5 km) from start
- Campsite: Tyne Willows 27 mi (43.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)
How long is Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)?
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest) is 28.5 mi (45.9 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 35 min. It climbs 2,838 ft (865 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,484 ft (757 m).
How hard is Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)?
Parking at the start, Fee. 18 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 6.8 mi (11 km), 26.8 mi (43.1 km), 27 mi (43.4 km).
Is Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest) shaded?
Mostly exposed (16% under trees).
What can you do on Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)?
The Steakhouse, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Co-op Food, 0.2 mi (0.3 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap