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The Great Britain Guide

Mountain bike trails · North East England

South Tyne Trail

In or near Alston.

South Tyne Trail — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

Cottage at Ayle - geograph.org.uk - 592594

Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Kirkhaugh · 1.9 km

About

South Tyne Trail 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: Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The South Tyne Trail is a mountain biking trail located in the Scottish Lowlands. This route offers a mix of scenic landscapes and varied terrain suited for cyclists of different skill levels. Visitors can expect well-maintained paths winding through the countryside, providing opportunities for both leisurely rides and more challenging sections. The trail is part of the region's extensive network of outdoor recreational routes.

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

Coordinates
54.8402, -2.4448
Parish
Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh
Postcode
CA9 3NH
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham
Nearest railway station
Kirkhaugh1.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Cottage at Ayle - geograph.org.uk - 592594📷 5

Other places · North East England

Ayle

Ayle in England North East, United Kingdom.

Clarghyll Hall📷 3

Historic houses · North East England

Clarghyll Hall

Clarghyll Hall — house in Alston Moor, Eden, England, UK.

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Zig-zagging field boundary, near Gilderdale Burn - geograph.org.uk - 6195404📷 3

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Gilderdale Halt railway station

Gilderdale Halt railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Gilderdale Viaduct📷 3

Historic bridges · North East England

Gilderdale Viaduct

Gilderdale Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Kirkhaugh Church Spire - geograph.org.uk - 2998188📷 3

Historic bridges · North East England

Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle

Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle — scheduled monument-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Ayle Common - geograph.org.uk - 1758284📷 5

Mountains & hills · North East England

Ayle Common

Ayle Common — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Where to eat & stay near South Tyne Trail

Places to stay

River South Tyne, outside Alston station - geograph.org.uk - 6195351📷 7

B&Bs · North East England

Lowbyer Manor Country House

Lowbyer Manor Country House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

lowbyer.com
Alston Train Station, Alston - geograph.org.uk - 4708634📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Tyne Willows

Tyne Willows — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Alston signal box - geograph.org.uk - 3951667📷 5

Campsites · North East England

Tyne Willows

Tyne Willows — a campsite in scotland lowlands.

The River South Tyne near Alston - geograph.org.uk - 1938259📷 5

Hostels · North East England

YHA Alston

YHA Alston — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Freeyha.org.uk
The River South Tyne near Alston - geograph.org.uk - 1938259📷 5

Hostels · North East England

YHA Alston

YHA Alston — a hostel in scotland lowlands.

Freeyha.org.uk
Bridge over the South Tyne, above the Slaggyford caravan site - geograph.org.uk - 3380362📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Fell View Lake House Caravan Park

Fell View Lake House Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

lakehouseandfellview.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Stile and footpath near Dingwell Hill and Todd's Burn Farm - geograph.org.uk - 422319📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Whitfield

Whitfield in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 1490314📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

Hallbankgate

Hallbankgate in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Anchor Hotel, Haydon Bridge - August 2016 (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5088286📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

Anchor Hotel

Anchor Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

theanchorhotelhaydonbridge.com
Direction Sign - Signpost at Middle Gelt Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7430558📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge)

Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Langwathby - geograph.org.uk - 259485📷 3

Historic pubs · North West England

Langwathby

Langwathby in England North East, United Kingdom.

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King Water - geograph.org.uk - 379695📷 4

Historic pubs · North West England

Kingwater

Kingwater in England North East, United Kingdom.

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

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Hutton Hall - geograph.org.uk - 8068044📷 5

Mountain bike trails · North East England

Guisborough Forest Red Route

Guisborough Forest Red Route — a mtb trail in england north east.

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

Mountain bike trails · North East England

Forest Enterprise Cycle Trail

Forest Enterprise Cycle Trail — a mtb trail in england north east.

Bowen Road Community Centre Darlington - geograph.org.uk - 1670249📷 5

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West Park BMX Track

West Park BMX Track — a mtb trail in england north east.

Frequently asked questions

Where is South Tyne Trail?
South Tyne Trail is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3NH), in the parish of Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh.
What is South Tyne Trail?
South Tyne Trail — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to South Tyne Trail?
The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA9 3NH.
Is South Tyne Trail a protected site?
Yes — South Tyne Trail is part of the Whitfield Moor, Plenmeller and Asholme Commons SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to South Tyne Trail?
The nearest railway station is Kirkhaugh, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3NH.