North Pennine Cycle Routes

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	Weardale & Rookhope Valley Moderate climbs Distance 26 miles An ideal start to cycling in Weardale introducing the cyclist to the quiet back roads of the Weardale & Rookhope valleys. .
		Hexham & Corbridge Long climbs over the moors distance 57 miles A circuit taking in the Rookhope valley to Allenheads along the East Allen valley to Allendale and on to the market town of Hexham with its medieval abbey. Passing through the ancient Roman town of Corbridge and on to the beautiful village of Blanchland with its many ghosts. Returning over the grouse moors to Crawleyside and Stanhope
	The North Pennine Challenge!!!!! Killer climbs, steep hills & long long drags Distance 49 miles Only for the brave!!!! The hardest climbs in the North Pennines. Peat Hill, Middlehope Bank, Harthope Moor, Yad Moss, Nunnery Hill, Killhope Cross, Well Bank Scarsike Head and Brandon Walls. Including the two highest climbs in the North Pennines. .
		Edmundbyers & Blanchland Steep and long climbs over the moors Distance 46 miles Starting with the climb of Crawleyside and over the grouse moors to the picturesque village of Edmundbyers along the side of Derwent Reservoir and on to the beautiful historic village of Blanchland. On through Huntstanworth village to Rookhope, Allenheads, Coalcleugh and the wear valley to Stanhope.
	Middleton in Teesdale Long climbs and steep hills. Distance 41 miles. A picturesque circuit climbing out of Weardale over Swinhope Moor descending into Newbiggin and on to Middleton in Teesdale. Leaving Middleton to Egglestone and over the moors to Wolsingham via Hamsterley Forest, Returning via Frosterley and the country lanes to Stanhope
		The Upper Wear And Tees Valleys Long climbs Distance 53 miles Cycling up the Wear Valley to Alston, England's highest market town, returning down the upper Tees Valley past High & Low Force. Crossing from Teesdale to Weardale via Swinhope Moor
	The Bollihope & Chapel Fell Long climbs Distance 32 miles This popular route climbs over Bollihope Common to Middleton in Teesdale returning over Harthope Fell the highest unclassified road in England.
		Lower Teesdale & Barnard Castle Long climbs Distance 47 miles A cycle route covering County Durham around Hamsterley Forest and the Lower Teesdale valleys to the historic market town of Barnard Castle. The return route covers the beautiful villages of Lower Teesdale.
	*The Allendale Valleys* Long gradual climbs Distance 48 miles A route cycling in the picturesque West and East Allen Dales starts by the accent of Wolfcleugh Common and into Allendale in the East Allen valley. Over the Tops to Bearsbridge and down the West Allen valley to Coalcleugh. On to Allenheads and a long climb over Allendale Park and down to Cowshill, returning to Stanhope via the Wear valley.
		Undiscovered Weardale Short sharp climbs Distance 30 miles Discover the hidden lanes of Weardale. See a new aspect of the Wear Valley unknown to most road users.
	The Three Valleys Long climbs and steep hills. Distance 64 miles One of the most picturesque routes in the North Pennines and my favorite ride. This cycling circuit visits the stunning countryside of the Wear and Allen Valleys.