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Scotchcoulthard – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Melkridge

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Scotchcoulthard – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Melkridge

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Scotchcoulthard – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Melkridge

01:24

18.3km

230m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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2.87 km

Scotchcoulthard

Highlight • Forest

Start of the forest roads

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3.48 km

NCN 68 Tarmac to Gravel Transition, Scotchcoultard Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

NCN 68 is a 427km cycle route from the Peak District to Northumberland.
This point is where the tarmac road turns to gravel forest trails in Scotchcoultard Forest at the southern edge of the larger Wark Forest.

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4.77 km

Hopealone Mast

Highlight • Structure

5.03 km

Hopealone TV Mast

Highlight • Structure

Old TV mast from 1958

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12.6 km

Northumberland National Park Car Park

Highlight • Parking

There is a permissive but limited parking area at this location. You may want want to attempt to park here first and if there is no room then park at High Rigg car park.

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14.2 km

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most iconic viewpoints in Northumberland National Park is just minutes from Steel Rigg Car Park. From here, a panoramic view unfolds of Hadrian's Wall, winding like a …

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16.3 km

Scotchcoulthard

Highlight • Trail

Scotchcoulthard is the area of forest in the southwestern edge of the Wark Forest, which is the southern edge of Kielder Forest.

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18.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

7.30 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

9.27 km

6.32 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

22°C

10°C

39 %

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Scotchcoulthard – Viewpoint near Steel Rigg loop from Melkridge

Scotchcoulthard

NCN 68 Tarmac to Gravel Transition, Scotchcoultard Forest

Hopealone Mast

Hopealone TV Mast

Northumberland National Park Car Park

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

Scotchcoulthard

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