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Belford Village – St Cuthbert's Cave loop from Belford

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North East England

Belford Village – St Cuthbert's Cave loop from Belford

Moderate

4.5

(15)

54

hikers

Belford Village – St Cuthbert's Cave loop from Belford

03:36

13.4km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

18 m

Belford Village

Highlight • Settlement

Belfords history starts as far back as 1272 with much involvement in the border wars with Scotland but the village only really came into its own when, in 1742, Belford …

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2

5.25 km

Sandstone outcrop near St Cuthbert's Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

500 meters from St Cuthberts cave

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3

6.40 km

Stone Cairn on Rocky Outcrop Above St Cuthbert's Cave

Highlight • Climb

The walk to the top of this is worth it. The views are amazing. Can be windy at the top.

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4

6.75 km

St Cuthbert's Cave

Highlight • Cave

St Cuthbert’s Cave is a wonderful cave shrouded in folklore. There are two stories as to why it is associated with St Cuthbert (634 – 687 AD), a Northumbrian hermit, …

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.15 km

2.47 km

1.32 km

422 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

3.34 km

953 m

770 m

548 m

406 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 12 October

17°C

8°C

86 %

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