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 At Selah Bridge, the road route climbs up to meet the A686, from where there is a steady climb to Hartside Café at 580m. Grinding uphill while being overtaken by cars and lorries is not much fun, and in dry, fine weather a better alternative is to use the off-road track that leads uphill from Selah Bridge. It gets steep and requires a long push, but affords magnificent views.

 Alston is several kilometres off the C2C route and well worth a visit. It is signposted as Route 68 at Leadgate and follows the River South Tyne valley to the centre of the old town.

 Between Garrigill and Nenthead there is the option of riding on- or off-road. Both routes involve a long climb. The road route is very quiet and pleasant, as long as it doesn’t involve riding into a head wind. The off-road route is almost twice the distance, with some parts steep and rough, but it is recommended for keen mountain bikers who have plenty of time.

Start of the track that leads up towards the final high point at Bolts Law (Stage 4)