Mountain bike trails · North East England
Hamsterley Common Circuit
In or near South Side.
Hamsterley Common Circuit — 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
- Kingfisher Halt · 6.6 km
About
Hamsterley Common Circuit 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
Hamsterley Common Circuit is a mountain biking trail located in the Scottish Lowlands. This trail offers a range of terrains suitable for various skill levels. Visitors can expect a mix of forest paths and open areas, providing both challenging sections and more straightforward rides. The setting is characterised by natural woodland and scenic views, making it a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6678, -1.9406
- Nearest railway station
- Kingfisher Halt — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: r11769034 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Red route (difficult)
Mountain bike trails · 2.0 km

Neighbour Moor House
Historic houses · 2.1 km

Sharnberry Lead Mine
Archaeological sites · 2.7 km

Frog Wood Bog
Forests & woodlands · 3.0 km

Blackling Hole waterfall
Waterfalls · 3.1 km

Blue route (moderate)
Mountain bike trails · 3.2 km

Pawlaw Pike
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km

Metcalf's House
Historic houses · 3.3 km

Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells
Wildlife reserves · 3.4 km

South Bedburn
Other places · 3.4 km

Five Pikes
Mountains & hills · 3.7 km

Black (Severe)
Mountain bike trails · 3.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hamsterley Common Circuit?
- Hamsterley Common Circuit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Hamsterley Common Circuit?
- Hamsterley Common Circuit — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Hamsterley Common Circuit?
- The nearest railway station is Kingfisher Halt, about 6.6 km away. Its coordinates are 54.6678°, -1.9406°.
- Is Hamsterley Common Circuit a protected site?
- Yes — Hamsterley Common Circuit 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 Hamsterley Common Circuit?
- The nearest railway station is Kingfisher Halt, about 6.6 km away.