Newcastleton Mountain Bike Trails

Newcastleton, on the B6357 between Bonchester Bridge and Canonbie, starts its trails in the middle of the village, so pubs, places to stay and supplies are on hand, and it sits next to Kielder Forest, which makes a natural two-country weekend. The 9.7 km blue is a beginner-friendly loop with views and a singletrack descent back down, and the 23.4 km red runs fast singletrack with berms, jumps and drops; its hard-packed surface drains well, so it stays rideable through wet winters. Storm damage has closed parts of the red, including The Bog, Dead Man's Quarry Climb and upper Swarf Hill, with a diversion in place while crews clear and repair them.