Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)
Northumberland National Park, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Northumberland National Park, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 49.8 mi (80.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,094 ft (943 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 35 min
- High point
- 1,066 ft (325 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Needs Hill 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Peak: Needs Hill 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Attraction: Robin's Hut 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Haltwhistle Burn Temporary Camp 4 33.1 mi (53.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Haltwhistle Burn Temporary Camp 1 and Fortlet 33.2 mi (53.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Haltwhistle Burn Fortlet 33.3 mi (53.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Haltwhistle War Memorial 35.4 mi (57 km) from start
- Shelter 35.6 mi (57.3 km) from start
- Shelter 47.1 mi (75.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 47.1 mi (75.7 km) from start
- Shelter 48.1 mi (77.4 km) from start
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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 49.8 mi (80.2 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 35 min. It climbs 3,094 ft (943 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,066 ft (325 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)?
22 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)?
Drinking water on the way at 45.8 mi (73.7 km). Toilets: 35.4 mi (57 km).
Is Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest) shaded?
Partly shaded (31% 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)?
Cafe at the Castle, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Kielder Cycle Centre, 0.4 mi (0.7 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.
Trails near Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)
- Great North Trail (Scottish Borders) Northumberland · Hard · 18.9 mi (30.4 km)
- Lakeside Way Northumberland · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Osprey Mountain Bike Trail (Blue) Northumberland · Hard · 13.7 mi (22.1 km)
- Lonesome Pine MTB Trail (Red) Northumberland · Moderate · 10.6 mi (17 km)
- Deadwater Red Northumberland · Moderate · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Hawkhirst Trail Northumberland · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland) Northumberland · Expert · 63.8 mi (102.6 km)
- Bloody Bush MTB Trail (Red) Scottish Borders · Moderate · 8.2 mi (13.2 km)
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