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Avg 3.94
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Great scenery in the Borders

You'd perhaps need a couple of days to complete the red and black trails here. The Deadwater Trail was a good warm up with some very technical climbing over boulders, not helped by a couple of gates to open on the way up. The lonesome pine trail was varied though a bit loose in places, and it was quite a long ride along the lakeside way to get to the start of the trail proper. Trail builders were out in force adding more diversity to the singletrack already in place. The view from the top of the hill is great reward on a fine day. We didn't take the plunge and do the Bloody Bush trail. For those taking families Kielder is ideal- plenty of easy graded trails and alternative activities when youngsters get bored- a maze, wildlife watching, outdoor activities(climbing, kayaking etc), mini golf, stargazing in the observatory at night. We'll be back to complete the rest of the trails but its too far away to make it a regular visit.

What do you like?

Enough trails to make a weekend of it trails not too busy great views on a nice day Cycle hire available There is a pub on site

What could be improved?

Most remote village in the whole of England Take plenty of midge repellent (Avon Skin So Soft does the trick if you can cope with stick from your pals) Not many flowing downhill sections (on the trails we completed)

Would you recommend?

*Yes*

Date written:

20/08//2013 - over 12 years ago

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