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Hi all if anybody has any routes in the Cheviots or Alwinton area they would be greatly appreciated as im heading up that way tomorrow


 
Posted : 28/08/2011 9:22 pm
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Why, you'll only fall asleep on the (very scenic) rolling grassy hills or the permanent bog that is Salters Road.
Believe me, I know.


 
Posted : 28/08/2011 10:21 pm
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Just fancy a nice scenic ride and its only half an hour from my house. Never done any riding in that area


 
Posted : 28/08/2011 10:31 pm
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Nothing to see, move along ...

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Posted : 28/08/2011 11:13 pm
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Not true-some great rides up there, and some tough workouts to boot... Not easy to explain in a post but there us a great ride from the Barrowburn tea room, pop in they will probably have guides...


 
Posted : 29/08/2011 2:26 am
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[url= http://www.google.co.uk/m/search?gl=uk&source=mig&hl=en_GB&q=mtb+guide+derek+purdy ]mtb guide Derek Purdy[/url] has several good routes around that area.
Also, Kielder Trail Rievers has a good forum with plenty of local knowledge of good trails.


 
Posted : 29/08/2011 8:41 am
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[url= http://connect.garmin.com/activity/108758463 ]Tour of the cheviots[/url] Alwinton/Kidland/WhiteburnShank/Uswayford/Cocklawfoot/WindyGyle/Trows/Barrowburn/Fairhaugh/Usway/Shillmoor/Pathpeth/Alwinton is great. Will fine a route.


 
Posted : 29/08/2011 9:18 am
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Don't fall off the bridge ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 29/08/2011 9:49 am
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God, it's threads like this that make me wish I still lived up there..

Used to love riding around Simonside, and the Rothbury round was always a favourite...


 
Posted : 29/08/2011 9:52 am
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Hi all thanks for the replies I went up barrowburn and just rode bridleways as I came across them really nice ride been riding nearly four year and didnt know such good riding so close.

Teetosugars have you got any more info on simonside and rothbury rounds routes as they are even closer to me.


 
Posted : 29/08/2011 3:12 pm
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[url= http://northumberlandmtb.blogspot.com ]http://northumberlandmtb.blogspot.com[/url]


 
Posted : 29/08/2011 3:26 pm
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Thanks for that link look like ideal routes


 
Posted : 29/08/2011 7:39 pm
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I can definitely recommend Derek Purdy's book, have done a few of those routes.

Probably have some gpx's if that's any good for you?

I would also strongly recommend Tim of Northumberland Bike Breaks for guiding. Really nice bloke too, based in Rothbury.


 
Posted : 29/08/2011 7:51 pm
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[url= http://connect.garmin.com/activity/110507397 ]Really good cheviot route[/url]
This is a great Cheviot route with a nice mix of ace descents, singletrack, climbs and more climbs and solitude.


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 8:41 am
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Some gpx files would be great please send to email in my profile


 
Posted : 30/08/2011 1:39 pm
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cabbage - gpx's just sent.


 
Posted : 31/08/2011 4:54 pm