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Mountain bike trails · North East England

Red route (difficult)

In or near South Side.

Red route (difficult) — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

Forest road, part of the Spurlswood Walk - geograph.org.uk - 7604084

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 · 7.7 km

About

Red route (difficult) 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 Red route is a difficult mountain biking trail located in the Scottish Lowlands. This trail is designed for experienced cyclists, featuring challenging terrain and technical sections. Visitors can expect a rigorous ride through varied landscapes, making it suitable for those seeking an adrenaline-fuelled experience in a natural setting.

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

Coordinates
54.6565, -1.9159
Parish
South Bedburn
Postcode
DL13 3QN
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland
Nearest railway station
Kingfisher Halt7.7 km

Sources

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

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South Bedburn

South Bedburn in England North East, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near Red route (difficult)

Places to stay

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

Campsites · North East England

Green Acres Hamsterley

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

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High Shipley Farm Bungalow

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George V postbox, Hill Top - geograph.org.uk - 7025729📷 5

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Hill Top Huts

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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.

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

Caravan parks · North East England

Frosterley Inn Caravan Park

Frosterley Inn Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

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

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The Country Teashop

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21 Galgate, Barnard Castle - geograph.org.uk - 2392529📷 6

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Commercial Hotel

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Barnard Castle, Horsemarket - geograph.org.uk - 2482210📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

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