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The Ryals Climb – Bolam Lake loop from Bolam Lake Nature Sanctuary

The Ryals Climb – Bolam Lake loop from Bolam Lake Nature Sanctuary

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The Ryals Climb – Bolam Lake loop from Bolam Lake Nature Sanctuary

02:18

48.0km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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440 m

Scenic Rural Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Recently resurfaced which was good as it was poor. Lots of very minor side road options

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2.03 km

Countryside Road View

Highlight • Cycleway

Super quiet lane from Bolam towards Capheaton. Couple of gates to pass

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16.8 km

The Ryals Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Two part climb, can be challenging for some riders.

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22.4 km

E-Bike Charging Point at Dulcissima Coffee House & Deli

Highlight • Cafe

Plug for your bike, lights phone or bike computer while you enjoy a coffee and a cake

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28.0 km

Stamfordham Village Green

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a charming village in Northumberland that dates back to 1188. Its name is though to mean 'village at the stony ford' and its picturesque features include a 13th …

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39.9 km

Ogle Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely quiet village for a picnic.

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43.6 km

Belsay Village Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good little shop with drinks, coffee, pies and bacon sarnies

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47.7 km

Bolam Lake

Highlight • Forest

Bolam Lake country park is managed by Northumberland County Council. It's a mixture of lake, wetland and woodland habitat and home to many species of bird and animals including red …

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48.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

2.03 km

342 m

269 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

19.5 km

385 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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The Ryals Climb – Bolam Lake loop from Bolam Lake Nature Sanctuary

Scenic Rural Road

Countryside Road View

The Ryals Climb

E-Bike Charging Point at Dulcissima Coffee House & Deli

Stamfordham Village Green

Ogle Village

Belsay Village Shop & Café

Bolam Lake

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