Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – South Tynedale Railway loop from Bardon Mill

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – South Tynedale Railway loop from Bardon Mill

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Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – South Tynedale Railway loop from Bardon Mill

03:23

62.7km

790m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 58.1 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.05 km

View of Melkridge Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

possibly a good site for spotting kestrels? I spotted one while cycling through. beautiful site to behold, so graceful and majestic!

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7.09 km

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

Centre of Britain sign

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7.96 km

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

The town of Haltwhistle promotes itself as the "Centre of Britain". Not sure how this is calculated but you can visit the "Centre of Britain Military Surplus" and the "Centre of Britain Hotel".

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7.97 km

Centre of Britain Plaque

Highlight • Monument

16.3 km

Beacon Hill Plantation

Forest

30.0 km

Coppice Wood

Forest

31.6 km

South Tynedale Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

This narrow gauge railway winds from Alston into the South Tyne Valley in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Powered by steam, diesel, and electric, the locomotives have …

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31.9 km

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

Good to explore instead of racing through, plenty places for refreshment.
Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is …

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34.7 km

Scenic Road Beside the South Tyne

Highlight • Trail

54.6 km

Blue Bridge over the River South Tyne

Highlight • Cycleway

The Blue Bridge is an iron bridge for pedestrians and cyclists across the River South Tyne. It has three arches and wooden decking.

It forms part of NCN 68, the …

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