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Up and Over


(Average user rating5 unrated 5/5)

About Up and Over

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.

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

What's on in Kielder

March

  • Nightwatch with Gary Fildes
    Friday 12 February 2010 to Saturday 13 February 2010
    Friday 12 March 2010 to Saturday 13 March 2010
    Friday 26 March 2010 to Saturday 27 March 2010
  • 4 x 4 Safari
    Saturday 27 March 2010
    Saturday 5 June 2010
    Saturday 31 July 2010
    Saturday 2 October 2010

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

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2nd leg -Technical climb/descent section, showing options

Kielder Castle Forest Park Centre Facilities.
ToiletsParking ChargeInformationParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshmentsForest ShopOther Facilities
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
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:
Kielder Castle

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

User Comments

Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
2/Dec/2009
Amazing! A real adrenalin filled arm pumper! Jumps, drops, gaps and big rocks
Name: gaz (5 Stars)
13/Jul/2009
did this trail 4wks ago 1 of the best ive done so far.had couple falls but enjoyed it
Name: simon d (5 Stars)
5/Jul/2009
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
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