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Start of Descent to Newbiggin – The Watson Institute loop from Castle Carrock

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Start of Descent to Newbiggin – The Watson Institute loop from Castle Carrock

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Start of Descent to Newbiggin – The Watson Institute loop from Castle Carrock

01:36

19.6km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 227 m for 122 m

After 1.55 km for 334 m

After 3.94 km for 278 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.89 km

Dry Stone Wall in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.17 km

Country Road in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

9.94 km

Start of Descent to Newbiggin

Highlight • Trail

Rocky descent, best done on MTB.

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10.3 km

View of the North Lakeland Fells

Highlight • Trail

shooting season starts August 12th

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10.5 km

Views of the Northern Lakeland Fells

Highlight • Trail

Remember shooting season starts on August 12th

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14.8 km

Cattle Crossing in North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Structure

19.4 km

The Watson Institute

Highlight • Historical Site

Very close to St. Peter's Church, you'll find this building constructed in 1897 as a public hall, library, and reading room. It is a Grade II listed building.

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19.5 km

The Inn at Cumbernauld

Highlight • Rest Area

Castle Carrock is a small village, in the centre The Cumberland Arms pub seems to be the main social gathering place. Large gardens with benches and plenty parking. There is …

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.94 km

8.26 km

2.41 km

Surfaces

6.68 km

6.01 km

2.95 km

2.37 km

1.60 km

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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14 %

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Start of Descent to Newbiggin – The Watson Institute loop from Castle Carrock

Dry Stone Wall in North Pennines National Landscape

Country Road in North Pennines National Landscape

Start of Descent to Newbiggin

View of the North Lakeland Fells

Views of the Northern Lakeland Fells

Cattle Crossing in North Pennines National Landscape

The Watson Institute

The Inn at Cumbernauld

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