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Start/Finish Kielder Castle Car Park

www.visitkielder.comDEADWATER MTB TRAIL

WHAT’S IT LIKE?

DEADWATER TRAILS

TRAIL START Kielder Castle car park

TRAIL FINISH Kielder Castle car park

TRAIL LENGTHRed - 4.2miles/6.8kmBlack - 4miles/10.2km

TRAIL GRADE Red Difficult Black Severe

Safety information and full Kielder Water & Forest Park map overleaf »

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MTB cycle trail(on Lakeside Way, public road orforest road)

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MTB uphill section

MTB downhill section

Line of old railway(disused)

National border

National Parkboundary

Ferry

Car park

Visitor information

Toilets

Refreshments

Bike hire

Camp site

Youth hostel

Art / Architecture programme

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MAP KEY

Deadwater red grade trail is a cross country trail on the lower slopes of Deadwater Fell. The trail is packed with features including awesome fast sections of singletrack mixed in with some tricky rocky sections.

Deadwater black grade trail includes the Skellys Rigging section, this part takes in the breathtaking Deadwater Summit. On a clear day you can see 360 degrees views across a large area of South Scotland, the Lake District & Northumberland. You can even see the well known MTB Centre Glentress Forest!

For a real buzz, try the Up and Over section which includes epic climbs, thrilling descents as well as downhill excitement through the Forrest’s Dive section and for a final thrill try the ‘gap jump’ in the Rattlesnake section for those who want to push themselves that little bit further...

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All maps in this guide reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO.

© Crown copyright and database right 2009. All rights reserved. Ordnance

Survey Licence number 100049115. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown

Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. This map cannot be

used for any purpose without the express permission of Kielder Partnership.

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www.visitkielder.comDEADWATER MTB TRAIL INFORMATION

DEADWATER TRAILEMERGENCY INFORMATION

Nearest A&E Hospital: Hexham General Hospital,

Corbridge Rd, Hexham NE46 1QJ 01434 655 655.

In case of an emergency: Call 999 and ask for police. When

connected be ready to provide the following details:

A. Incident location (grid ref, name and

number or nearest waymarker post)

B. Number of people in party

C. Any injuries (if so ask police to

inform the ambulance service)

D. Inform Forestry Commission England 01434 220 242.

Mobile phone coverage: Leaplish Waterside Park.

Nearest public phone: Kielder Village.

TRAIL GRADING IS THIS TRAIL FOR YOU?

KIELDER WATER & FOREST PARK OVERVIEW MAP

Green EasySuitable for: Beginner/novice cyclists. Basic

bike skills required. Most bikes and hybrids.

Some green routes can take trailers.

Trail and surface types: Relatively flat

and wide. The trail surface may be loose,

uneven or muddy at times. May include

short flowing singletrack style sections.

Gradients and technical trail features

(TTFs): Climbs and descents are mostly

shallow. No challenging features.

Suggested fitness level: Suitable for

most people in good health.

Forest road and similarSuitable for: A wide range of cyclists. Most

bikes and hybrids. Ability to use maps helpful.

Routes may or may not be waymarked.

Trail and surface types: Relatively flat and wide.

The trail surface may be loose, uneven or muddy

at times. These roads may be used by vehicles and

other users, including horse riders and dog walkers.

Gradients and technical trail features (TTFs):

Gradients can be variable and may include short

steep sections. Occasional potholes may be present.

Suggested fitness level: A good

standard of fitness can help.

Blue ModerateSuitable for: Intermediate cyclists/

mountain bikers with basic off road riding

skills. Mountain bikes or hybrids.

Trail and surface types: As ‘green’ plus specially

constructed single track. Trail surface may

include small obstacles of roots and rock.

Gradients and technical trail features (TTFs):

Most gradients are moderate but may include

short steep sections. Includes small TTFs.

Suggested fitness level: A good

standard of fitness can help.

Red DifficultSuitable for: Proficient mountain bikers

with good off road riding skills. Suitable for

better quality off-road mountain bikes.

Trail and surface types: Steeper and tougher,

mostly singletrack with technical sections.

Expect very variable surface types.

Gradients and technical trail features (TTFs):

A wide range of climbs and descents of a

challenging nature will be present. Expect

boardwalks, berms, large rocks, medium

steps, drop-offs, cambers, water crossings.

Suggested fitness level: Higher

level of fitness and stamina.

Black SevereSuitable for: Expert mountain bike users,

used to physically demanding routes.

Quality off-road mountain bikes.

Trail and surface types: As ‘red’ but with an

expectation of greater challenge and continuous

difficulty. Can include any useable trail and

may include exposed open hill sections.

Gradients and technical trail features (TTFs):

Expect large, committing and unavoidable

TTFs. Sections will be challenging and variable.

May also have ‘downhill’ style sections.

Suggested fitness level: suitable for very

active people used to prolonged effort.

Orange Bike parkSuitable for: Riders aspiring to an elite level

of technical ability, incorporates everything

from full on downhill riding to big-air jumps.

Trail and surface types: Severe constructed

trails and/or natural features. All sections will be

challenging. Includes extreme levels of exposure

and or risk. Jumping ability obligatory.

Gradients and technical trail features

(TTFs): Will include a range of small medium

and large TTF’s, including downhill trails,

freeride sections and mandatory jumps.

Suggested fitness level: A good standard of

fitness, but technical skills more important.

Mountain biking is a potentially hazardous activity carrying a significant risk. It

should only be undertaken with a full understanding of all inherent risks.

Routes may change owing to tree felling and other forest operations.

No motorbikes, quadbikes, dogs or horses are allowed on the MTB trails.

MAP KEY

© Ashworth Maps & Interpretation Ltd 2009

All maps in this guide reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of HMSO.

© Crown copyright and database right 2009. All rights reserved. Ordnance

Survey Licence number 100049115. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown

Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. This map cannot be

used for any purpose without the express permission of Kielder Partnership.

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MTB cycle trail(singletrack)

Cross border cycle trail

Line of old railway(disused)

National border

National Parkboundary

Art / Architecture programme

Viewpoint

Ferry

Car park

Visitor information

Toilets

Refreshments

Bike hire

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