Mountain bike trails · North East England
Black (Severe)
In or near South Side.
Black (Severe) — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

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
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- South Bedburn
- Postcode
- DL13 3NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: r3303910 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

South Bedburn
Other places · 0.6 km

Frog Wood Bog
Forests & woodlands · 0.7 km

Low Redford Meadows
Wildlife reserves · 0.8 km

Green Man Life Cycle
National landscapes (AONB) · 0.8 km

Metcalf's House
Historic houses · 1.1 km

The Loop
Mountain bike trails · 1.3 km

Blue route (moderate)
Mountain bike trails · 1.4 km

Hamsterley Forest
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km

Podge Hole Bridge And Wall With Tail Race
Historic bridges · 1.8 km

Red route (difficult)
Mountain bike trails · 2.5 km

Bedburn
Forests & woodlands · 2.7 km

County Durham
Other places · 3.2 km
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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.