# Rothbury River and Moor Loop

Canonical: https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/rothbury-river-and-moor-loop
Buy: https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/rothbury-river-and-moor-loop (£2.00 GPX download)

A short, quiet loop of river and heather moor.

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Region | [Northumberland & the Borders](https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders.md) |
| Start and finish town | Rothbury |
| Distance | 36.3 miles |
| Estimated riding time | 57 min |
| Type | Loop (finishes where it starts) |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Landscape | moorland |
| Roads | Quiet valley roads and moorland B roads |
| Best season | May to September |
| Tags | river valley, moorland, quiet lanes, villages |
| Price | £2.00 (GBP), GPX download |

## About this ride

A compact loop that follows a gentle river valley before crossing open moor and returning through farmland. The roads are quiet and well surfaced, with a nice mix of bends and open views, and it is easy to ride at a relaxed pace.

Watch for sheep on the open ground and a few narrow stretches where passing needs care. It is short, so fuel is not a concern, though there is little on the way, so start with a full tank. Late summer, when the heather is in flower, is the best time to go.

## What you get

- One GPX file for the route, ready to download straight after payment.
- Works with Garmin, TomTom Rider and phone navigation apps that import GPX ([GPX files explained](https://greeningmoto.com/guides/gpx-files.md), [Garmin](https://greeningmoto.com/guides/garmin.md), [TomTom](https://greeningmoto.com/guides/tomtom.md), [phone apps](https://greeningmoto.com/guides/phone-apps.md)).
- The page shows the start town and region only; the route itself is in the file.

## How to buy

1. Open the ride page and choose **Add to basket** (the ride page URL is the link to buy; there is no account).
2. Add as many rides as you like, then open the basket and tick the box to accept the [terms of sale](https://greeningmoto.com/terms.md).
3. Pay on SumUp's secure payment page. The shop never sees card details.
4. Your order page opens with the GPX downloads available straight away, and an email with a private link to the order page follows (valid for 7 days).

Buy this ride: https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/rothbury-river-and-moor-loop

## More rides in Northumberland & the Borders

- [Alnwick Coast and Farmland Loop](https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/alnwick-coast-and-farmland-loop.md): 47.3 mi loop from Alnwick, easy, coast.
- [Hexham Moor and Valley Loop](https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/hexham-moor-and-valley-loop.md): 69.9 mi loop from Hexham, moderate, moorland.
- [Peebles Lochs and Hills Loop](https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/peebles-lochs-and-hills-loop.md): 86.8 mi loop from Peebles, easy, lakes.
- [Hawick Three Valleys Loop](https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/hawick-three-valleys-loop.md): 65.6 mi loop from Hawick, easy, river valley.
- [Berwick Hills and Coast Grand Loop](https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/berwick-hills-and-coast-grand-loop.md): 99.6 mi loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed, moderate, farmland.
- [Jedburgh Border Pass and Hill Country Loop](https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/jedburgh-border-pass-and-hill-country-loop.md): 91.8 mi loop from Jedburgh, easy, moorland.
- [Kelso Valley Evening Loop](https://greeningmoto.com/northumberland-borders/rides/kelso-valley-evening-loop.md): 42.9 mi loop from Kelso, easy, river valley.