Mountain bike trails · North East England
South Tyne Trail
In or near Alston.
South Tyne Trail — a mtb trail in scotland lowlands.

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
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh
- Postcode
- CA9 3NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkhaugh — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: r10725877 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Ayle
Other places · 0.0 km
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Clarghyll Hall
Historic houses · 1.1 km

Gilderdale Halt railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.5 km

Gilderdale Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.5 km

Kirkhaugh Bridge abutments 1/2 mile (800m) NE of Whitley Castle
Historic bridges · 1.6 km

Ayle Common
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km

Gilderdale Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km

Kirkhaugh
Other places · 1.8 km

Kirkhaugh Halt railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.9 km

Maiden Way
Castles · 2.1 km

South Tynedale Railway
Heritage railways · 2.1 km

Whitley Castle
Castles · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · North East England
Clarghyll Hall
Clarghyll Hall — house in Alston Moor, Eden, England, UK.
Heritage railway stations · North East England
Gilderdale Halt railway station
Gilderdale Halt railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Gilderdale Viaduct
Gilderdale Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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.
Mountains & hills · North East England
Ayle Common
Ayle Common — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near South Tyne Trail
Places to stay
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Lowbyer Manor Country House
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Caravan parks · North East England
Fell View Lake House Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Hallbankgate
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📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
Anchor Hotel
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Graham Arms (West Of Gelt Bridge) in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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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.