View of Melkridge Countryside – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Bardon Mill

View of Melkridge Countryside – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Bardon Mill

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View of Melkridge Countryside – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Bardon Mill

01:30

30.3km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.3 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.74 km

Sheep Vaccination Scarecrow

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Sheep jabs

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3.30 km

View of Melkridge Countryside

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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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7.33 km

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

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Centre of Britain sign

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8.21 km

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

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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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8.22 km

Centre of Britain Plaque

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20.5 km

Haltwhistle to Lambley Viaduct Segment

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this is a short segment from Haltwhistle to Lambley Viaduct! very flat and easy to ride and the view from the Viaduct over the south Tyne is breath taking! many …

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22.2 km

Blue Bridge over the River South Tyne

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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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22.3 km

View of the South Tyne Valley

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Flowing from Alston Moor in Cumbria through the Tyne Gap Valley, the South Tyne River is a confluence of the River Tyne. It also runs close to River Tees and …

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