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Morpeth

Sewer Gas Lamp – Whalebone Arch loop from Morpeth

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Morpeth

Sewer Gas Lamp – Whalebone Arch loop from Morpeth

Easy

6

hikers

Sewer Gas Lamp – Whalebone Arch loop from Morpeth

01:10

4.45km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

689 m

Haw Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

2

1.54 km

Morpeth Park was officially opened on September 11, 1929, following the completion of landscaping, formal gardens, cottages, and other enhancements. Subsequent additions included the pavilion in 1951 and the paddling …

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3

1.58 km

The Bakehouse Steps in Morpeth hold a historical significance as an old crossing point, possibly one of several stepping stones in the area. These steps are made of concrete blocks, …

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4

1.81 km

Sewer Gas Lamp

Highlight • Monument

Invented by Joseph Webb in the 1890's these gas lamps were used to ventilate the sewers. The flame drew sewer gasses up the column where they were purified before being released. Each lamp could ventilate 1 mile of sewer.

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5

1.83 km

Whalebone Arch

Highlight • Monument

This is not the original whale bone cottage, that was 50m to the east. The arch is made of the jaw bones of a whale it is unknown who erected …

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4.45 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

1.52 km

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

771 m

587 m

177 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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