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The Border Raid MTB Race

About The Border Raid MTB Race

The Bike Place Marathon Series returns this year to challenge all those who think they can tame the great Kielder wilderness on bike. Hot food available after the race. The second race (The Hot Trod) takes place on Sat 17th July 2010.The last in the series (Oktoberfest) will be held on 16th Oct 2010.

How to get there:

The Border Raid MTB Race starts at Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Kielder Village near Bellingham is the nearest town or village.

From South West via Newcastleton, the North via Hawick or the East via Bellingham

OS Grid Reference: NY633936

For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in Kielder

March

April

  • Easter Egg Hunt
    Thursday 1 April 2010 to Sunday 18 April 2010
  • Deer Safari
    Saturday 10 April 2010
    Saturday 15 May 2010
    Wednesday 2 June 2010
    Sunday 5 December 2010
    Saturday 11 December 2010

May

View all events
Cyclists on a downhill cycle trail
Type of Event:
recreational and active
Date:
Saturday 22 May 2010
Saturday 17 July 2010
Saturday 16 October 2010
Booking is essential for each of the three events.; Contact 01392 834233
Time:
10am-4pm
Age Group:
NA
Cost of Event:
NA
Meeting Place:
Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre
Clothing Required:
Correct riding gear, bike and equipment
Booking Required:
NA
Dogs Allowed:
No

Contact:

Kielder Castle

01434 250209
e-mail: kieldercastle@forestry.gsi.gov.uk