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The Great Britain Guide

Mountain bike trails · North East England

Black (Severe)

In or near South Side.

Black (Severe) — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

Field with trees on north side - geograph.org.uk - 5248289

Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wolsingham · 6.5 km

About

Black (Severe) is a mtb trail located in scotland lowlands, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Black (Severe) is a mountain biking trail located in the Scottish Lowlands. This trail is designed for experienced riders, featuring challenging terrain and technical sections. Visitors can expect a demanding ride that tests their skills and endurance in a picturesque landscape. The trail is part of a network that caters to various levels of mountain biking, making it a significant attraction for enthusiasts in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.6675, -1.8825
Parish
South Bedburn
Postcode
DL13 3NL
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Wolsingham6.5 km

Sources

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Exotic ornamental pine tree in Hamsterley Forest - geograph.org.uk - 7328505📷 3

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Forests & woodlands · North East England

Frog Wood Bog

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Wildlife reserves · North East England

Low Redford Meadows

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Ayhope Beck - geograph.org.uk - 6842437📷 3

National landscapes (AONB) · North East England

Green Man Life Cycle

Green Man Life Cycle — Public artwork (sculpture) by Phil Townsend.

Free🐕sculptedart.co.uk
North Plantation - geograph.org.uk - 1911134📷 3

Historic houses · North East England

Metcalf's House

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Where to eat & stay near Black (Severe)

Places to stay

Direction Sign – Signpost on the green in Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 7745257📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Green Acres Hamsterley

Green Acres Hamsterley — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Freegreenacreshamsterley.co.uk
Dilapidated barn at Middle Shipley - geograph.org.uk - 8205280📷 3

Campsites · North East England

High Shipley Farm Bungalow

High Shipley Farm Bungalow — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Bradley Bridge from the A689 - geograph.org.uk - 2896127📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Bradley Burn Farm Touring site

Bradley Burn Farm Touring site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freebradleyburn.co.uk
Minor road crosses the railway - geograph.org.uk - 7326577📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Holebeck Touring Caravan Park

Holebeck Touring Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freeholebecktouringpark.co.uk
Leadgate Terrace, Wolsingham - geograph.org.uk - 7890072📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

The Paddock Touring Park

The Paddock Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Freerobsonsofwolsingham.co.uk
Sign for the Frosterley Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7779618📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Frosterley Inn Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

Market Place, Wolsingham - geograph.org.uk - 7605046📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Black Bull Public House

Black Bull Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Front Street, Cockfield - geograph.org.uk - 5323535📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Welcome Public House, With Walls And Piers In Front

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Elizabeth II postbox on Front Street, Sunniside - geograph.org.uk - 5890807📷 3

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Village Pant West Auckland - geograph.org.uk - 6437385📷 7

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The Eden Arms Public House

The Eden Arms Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Parish church (2) - geograph.org.uk - 7321729📷 5

Cafés · North East England

The Country Teashop

The Country Teashop — a café in england north east.

Freethecountryteashop.co.uk
Access to St Helen Auckland parish church - geograph.org.uk - 6060159📷 5

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Wheatsheaf Public House

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Clump of trees, Bousdale - geograph.org.uk - 7670534📷 5

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Some heavy going ahead - geograph.org.uk - 7670543📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Black (Severe)?
Black (Severe) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 3NL), in the parish of South Bedburn.
What is Black (Severe)?
Black (Severe) — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Black (Severe)?
The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 3NL.
Is Black (Severe) a protected site?
Yes — Black (Severe) is part of the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Black (Severe)?
The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 3NL.