Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)
Northumberland, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Northumberland, United Kingdom. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 18.9 mi (30.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,181 ft (360 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 15 min
- High point
- 1,529 ft (466 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Bloody Bush 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)
How long is Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)?
Great North Trail (Scottish Borders) is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 15 min. It climbs 1,181 ft (360 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,529 ft (466 m).
How hard is Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)?
2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Great North Trail (Scottish Borders) shaded?
Partly shaded (45% under trees).
What can you do on Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)?
Best for Mountain biking.
Where can you eat near Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)?
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).
Is this a good week for Great North Trail (Scottish Borders)?
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 (Scottish Borders)
- Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest) Northumberland National Park · Expert · 49.8 mi (80.2 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)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap