Intermediate Adventure | Social Gravel Ride
Saturday 5th September | 1:00pm–4:00pm
Looking for something with a little more bite? The afternoon ride heads deeper into Kielder for 22–23km of forest roads, valley tracks, climbing and fast gravel descents, guided by the people behind Dirty Reiver.
Starting from Team Cycles Kielder, we’ll follow the western shoreline before crossing the Millennium Bridge and heading towards the English–Scottish Border on quiet valley tracks. From there, the route begins to climb, taking riders up to some fantastic viewpoints above the valley before turning downhill for flowing descents and sweeping views across Kielder Water. The final section follows more fast forest trails back towards Kielder Village and the shop.
This ride is still about enjoying the trails rather than racing them, but you’ll want a reasonable level of fitness and some previous experience riding gravel or cross-country terrain. Expect a little more climbing, a little more speed and a proper taste of what makes Kielder such a good gravel destination.
Ride Details
- Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
- Meet: 1:00pm
- Ride Starts: 1:30pm
- Distance: 22–23km
- Duration: Approximately 2–2.5 hours
- Start & Finish: Team Cycles Kielder Forest
- Places: Limited to 10 riders
Suitable For
- Gravel bikes
- Hardtail mountain bikes
- Intermediate riders
- Riders with a good level of fitness and confidence off-road
Before You Ride
Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult and the ride is not suitable for children under 12. Helmets are compulsory, and riders should bring water and basic trail essentials.
Places are limited to 10 riders, so book early if you want to join the Dirty Reiver team for an afternoon exploring Kielder gravel.
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