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Kershope Burn Border Crossing – Newcastleton Trails loop from Newcastleton

Newcastleton And District

Kershope Burn Border Crossing – Newcastleton Trails loop from Newcastleton

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Kershope Burn Border Crossing – Newcastleton Trails loop from Newcastleton

01:44

21.3km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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193 m

The Olive Tree Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice café on the main street, opens early and has great home baking. Just what you need before the climb north!

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209 m

Friendly Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Olivia Tree ...

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5.46 km

Kershope Burn Border Crossing

Highlight • River

There are miles and miles of gravel tracks and fire roads in Kielder Forest. An amazing pace

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15.8 km

Newcastleton Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

The Newcastleton Trails are part of the internationally renowned 7 Stanes network of trails in Scotland. Here you'll find both blue and red routes, as well as the Cross Border …

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18.8 km

Final Flowing Descent

Highlight • Trail

One last fast and bermy descent awaits on this section of trail over the open moorland. Hit it fast for a final blast of fun

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19.3 km

Gallsike Plantation

Forest

19.7 km

Woodland Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

Both the blue and red trails take this nice, wide boardwalk over the water in both directions. Great to ride

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20.7 km

Newcastleton Pedestrian Bridge over Liddel Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

This new bridge, opened in 2014, allows access from Newcastleton to the Rock UK Whithaugh Park outdoor adventure centre. Certainly modern looking, but the views over Liddel Water and of Newcastleton are truly lovely.

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

6.25 km

1.19 km

831 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

5.18 km

1.16 km

790 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

23°C

7°C

0 %

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Kershope Burn Border Crossing – Newcastleton Trails loop from Newcastleton

The Olive Tree Café

Friendly Café

England–Scotland Border

Kershope Burn Border Crossing

Newcastleton Trails

Final Flowing Descent

Woodland Boardwalk

Newcastleton Pedestrian Bridge over Liddel Water

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