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Kirkwhelpington

View of Gentle Bridge – The Old Railwayman's Chimney loop from Kirkwhelpington

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Kirkwhelpington

View of Gentle Bridge – The Old Railwayman's Chimney loop from Kirkwhelpington

Moderate

4.5

(2)

5

hikers

View of Gentle Bridge – The Old Railwayman's Chimney loop from Kirkwhelpington

04:18

16.1km

180m

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: March 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.3 km for 589 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.26 km

View of Gentle Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

6.84 km

The Old Railwayman's Chimney

Highlight • Monument

What’s left of the old railwayman’s wooden hut used when building the Wannie Railway line

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3

7.80 km

The Old Wannie Line

Highlight • Trail

4

10.00 km

John Wesley Preaching Site

Highlight • Historical Site

5

15.6 km

St Bartholomew’s Church, Kirkwhelpington

Highlight • Religious Site

St Bartholomew’s is a pretty castle-like church in Kirkwhelpington. The church was built in the 12th century and remodelled throughout the years. It was significantly restored in the 19th century …

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B

16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

5.30 km

3.75 km

332 m

296 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.69 km

4.70 km

3.08 km

1.40 km

1.24 km

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Monday 25 May

21°C

11°C

23 %

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