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Up and Over


(Average user rating5 unrated 5/5)
Experience two of the best single track trails in England and some of the best views in Britain. Whether you choose the Deadwater red grade trail or the extremely challenging “Up and Over” black grade trail, you will be taking in the 1,900 foot summit of Deadwater Fell which straddles the English/Scottish border and gives sensational 360° views from coast to coast (on a clear day). The trail plummets from the peak back down to Kielder Castle on specially constructed single track, packed full of features. Gary Forrest, world cup downhill mountain bike championship competitor, constructed this trail which should give you an idea of the level of skill required for this trail. This is a severe grade trail and only suitable for very experienced riders who are able to tackle this level of riding. Up and Over is accessed from the red grade Deadwater Trail.
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How to get there:

Up and Over can be started from Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre in Kielder which is part of Kielder. Kielder Village near Bellingham is the nearest town or village.

Kielder Castle is situated at the northern end of Kielder Water, off the C200.

OS Grid Reference: NY632934
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What's on in Kielder

February

  • Nordic Walk
    Sunday 12 February 2012
    Sunday 18 March 2012
    Monday 2 April 2012
    Tuesday 10 April 2012
    Sunday 20 May 2012
    Sunday 17 June 2012
    Sunday 8 July 2012
  • 4 x 4 Safari
    Saturday 18 February 2012
    Saturday 31 March 2012
    Saturday 12 May 2012
    Saturday 26 May 2012

March

  • Introduction to Nordic Pole Walking
    Sunday 5 February 2012
    Sunday 4 March 2012
    Sunday 1 April 2012
    Monday 9 April 2012
    Sunday 15 April 2012
    Sunday 13 May 2012
    Sunday 10 June 2012
    Sunday 1 July 2012
  • Nordic Walk
    Sunday 12 February 2012
    Sunday 18 March 2012
    Monday 2 April 2012
    Tuesday 10 April 2012
    Sunday 20 May 2012
    Sunday 17 June 2012
    Sunday 8 July 2012
  • 4 x 4 Safari
    Saturday 18 February 2012
    Saturday 31 March 2012
    Saturday 12 May 2012
    Saturday 26 May 2012
  • Goshawk Walk
    Saturday 10 March 2012
    Saturday 24 March 2012

April

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User Comments

5 Stars 5 Stars

Amazing! A real adrenalin filled arm pumper! Jumps, drops, gaps and big rocks

Anonymous, 2/Dec/2009
5 Stars 5 Stars

did this trail 4wks ago 1 of the best ive done so far.had couple falls but enjoyed it

gaz, 13/Jul/2009
5 Stars 5 Stars

thought i was still on red route. oops! did it but got the war wounds to go with it. wear knee pads and elbow pads

simon d, 5/Jul/2009
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Cycling

Trail

Grade of trail

Severe

Trail waymarking

Length of trail

1.5 miles

Approximate time of trail

2 hours (inc Deadwater Trail link)

Open or closed

open

Contact

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

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