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The Great Britain Guide

Mountain bike trails · North East England

Blue route (moderate)

In or near South Side.

Blue route (moderate) — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

Footpath sign for route on drive to and beyond Mayland Lea - geograph.org.uk - 1996667

peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Wolsingham · 7.7 km

About

Blue route (moderate) 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

The Blue route is a moderate mountain biking trail located in the Scottish Lowlands. This trail offers a balanced mix of challenges suitable for intermediate cyclists. Visitors can expect varied terrain and scenic views typical of the region. It provides an opportunity to experience the natural landscape while engaging in outdoor activity.

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

Coordinates
54.6568, -1.8948
Parish
South Bedburn
Postcode
DL13 3QN
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Wolsingham7.7 km

Sources

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Path beside the Bedburn Beck - geograph.org.uk - 7328490📷 3

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Field with trees on north side - geograph.org.uk - 5248289📷 5

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

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Ford at Hamsterley - geograph.org.uk - 3896506📷 2

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Podge Hole Bridge And Wall With Tail Race

Podge Hole Bridge And Wall With Tail Race — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Blackling Hole Waterfall - geograph.org.uk - 2156521📷 5

Waterfalls · North East England

Blackling Hole waterfall

Blackling Hole waterfall — waterfall in scotland lowlands.

Where to eat & stay near Blue route (moderate)

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

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High Shipley Farm Bungalow

High Shipley Farm Bungalow — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

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
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
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.

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Park House - geograph.org.uk - 1695062📷 5

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Hetherick Caravan Park

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Freehetherickcaravanpark.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

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

Historic pubs · North East England

The Welcome Public House, With Walls And Piers In Front

The Welcome Public House, With Walls And Piers In Front in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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

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Black Bull Public House

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

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

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

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Wheatsheaf Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Blue route (moderate)?
Blue route (moderate) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 3QN), in the parish of South Bedburn.
What is Blue route (moderate)?
Blue route (moderate) — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Blue route (moderate)?
The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 3QN.
Is Blue route (moderate) a protected site?
Yes — Blue route (moderate) 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 Blue route (moderate)?
The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 3QN.