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      Chopwell Woodland Park is located in historic Derwent Valley, 11 miles (17km) from Gateshead and Newcastle City Centres. The wood is not signposted until the entrance in the village of High Spen (B6315). Access to the B6315 from the south is off the A694 at Rowlands Gill or from the north at the A695 at Greenside.
      Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
      Land Status: Managed by Local Riding Association
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      This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Jul 3, 2025

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      10
      Trails Mountain Bike
      10
      Trails Hike
      10
      Trails Trail Running
      10
      Total Distance
      3 miles
      Total Descent
      852 ft
      Total Vertical
      546 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      688 ft
      Reports
      631
      Photos
      54
      Ridden Counter
      1,273

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

      Today
      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 2 rides
      Past Week
      • 19 rides

      Photos of Chopwell Woodland Park Mountain Bike

      trail: Loamy Twist
      257 |
      Sep 9, 2020 @ 8:05am
      Sep 9, 2020
      405 |
      Aug 22, 2019 @ 7:27am
      Aug 22, 2019
      309 |
      Aug 22, 2019 @ 7:27am
      Aug 22, 2019
      378 |
      Jun 27, 2019 @ 10:22am
      Jun 27, 2019
      267 |
      Feb 24, 2019 @ 11:38am
      Feb 24, 2019
      388 |
      Jan 4, 2018 @ 5:13am
      Jan 4, 2018
      49 |
      Aug 9, 2009 @ 3:19am
      Aug 9, 2009
      1,179 |
      Jun 10, 2006 @ 9:33am
      Jun 10, 2006
      | 1 comments

      Videos of Chopwell Woodland Park Mountain Bike

      Powerline Trail, Chopwell
      6:03 | 1370 | Jun 21, 2016
      youtuber CHOPWELL WOODS - Powerline and others.
      5:58 | 139 | Aug 6, 2024 , Newcastle upon Tyne
      The Ferns - A Fresh New Track
      trail: Busted
      0:29 | 1355 | Sep 3, 2010
      Chopwell Woods - Powerline trail
      4:46 | 639 | Feb 24, 2022 , Newcastle upon Tyne
      Trail Shorts: Article 50 | Chopwell Wood |...

      3:57 | 279 | Aug 21, 2021
      Chopwell Wood: Riding the Powerline & Off...

      10:31 | 521 | Aug 21, 2021
      NEFA Powerline
      4:02 | 493 | Oct 13, 2008
      NEFA Powerline step-down
      0:11 | 795 | Oct 9, 2008

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Powerline Climb
      Jul 2, 2025 @ 4:01pm
      Jul 2, 2025
      Variablenoahrichardsmtb
      Powerline Trail
      Jul 2, 2025 @ 4:01pm
      Jul 2, 2025
      Wetone or two berms on upper powerline are...noahrichardsmtb
      Busted
      Jun 7, 2025 @ 9:01am
      Jun 7, 2025
      VariableRunning well.moodyjm77
      Triple Dare
      Jun 7, 2025 @ 9:01am
      Jun 7, 2025
      WetPerfect conditions and well keptmoodyjm77
      Parkers Tree Nut
      Jun 20, 2024 @ 3:58am
      Jun 20, 2024
      VariableRunning decent. Bit wet at the bottom...Tyjay
      Loamy Twist
      Jun 26, 2020 @ 9:56am
      Jun 26, 2020
      Dryjforster97

      Activity Feed

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      trailforksaddvideoactivity #75336482
      Jul 6, 2025 @ 10:12am
      3 days
      noahrichardsmtbaddreportactivity #75077178 and 1 more
      Jul 3, 2025 @ 1:56am
      Jul 3, 2025
      trailforksaddvideoactivity #74875260
      Jun 30, 2025 @ 1:00am
      Jun 30, 2025
      moodyjm77addreportactivity #73254994 and 1 more
      Jun 7, 2025 @ 6:02am
      Jun 7, 2025
      gary3FvCEFvotetrailactivity #72883738
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 12:16pm
      Jun 1, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      LeecareytrailTriple DareThe track does exist quite a steep technical trail
      Apr 22, 2023 @ 2:23am
      Apr 22, 2023
      Connorv1trailPowerline TrailGreat trail for any beginner getting into mtb...
      Jun 3, 2020 @ 3:36am
      Jun 3, 2020
      nathannnuktrailTriple DareNot sure if this trail even exists
      Mar 24, 2020 @ 11:20am
      Mar 24, 2020
      nathannnuktrailPowerline TrailReally good trail. Loads of tables. Big berms...
      Mar 12, 2020 @ 1:54pm
      Mar 12, 2020
      bmxninja1032trailPowerline TrailHours of fun to be had at chopwell and loads...
      May 23, 2018 @ 4:16am
      May 23, 2018

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Beamish Woodland 2 16 km
      Hamsterley Forest 2 2117.8 km
      Descend Bike Park 118.4 km
      Thrunton Wood 332.5 km
      Kidland Forest 335.6 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike103 miles853 ft2 miles548 ft
      #3,565#160546313,395
      Hike103 miles853 ft2 miles548 ft
      #2,832#8928418
      Trail Running103 miles853 ft2 miles548 ft
      #2,837#8828443
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