START at kerbside 200metres west of Rothbury town on B6341, just past entrance to car park on the left. Proceed in direction of Thropton. Bear left down bank to Flotterton at the end of village and bear left to Hepple (5 miles). Continue straight ahead to Bilsmoor timed climb. Proceed to Elsdon (11.25m) and turn left at the end of the village to climb the Gibbet (1:6 or 1:7). Proceed to Harwood Gate House (17.3m) and turn left on B6342 to Rothley Crossroads. Turn left on B6342 to Ewesley Station, Coldrife, Forestburn Gate, Garleigh Summit. FINISH at the crest of final small climb before descent to Rothbury, adjacent to lay-by (27 miles approx).