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Bluebell Wood – Butterfield Woods Entrance loop from Morpeth

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Bluebell Wood – Butterfield Woods Entrance loop from Morpeth

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Bluebell Wood – Butterfield Woods Entrance loop from Morpeth

01:49

6.92km

60m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

Bluebell Wood St George's Entrance

Highlight • Forest

The path continues along the road to the right.

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3.45 km

Plague Burial Site

Highlight • Natural

Nice place sit half way along the rive walk between Bothal and Morpeth

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3.55 km

Plague Pits Entrance, Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Follow the path down hill and cross the road to get to the plague pits

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3.99 km

These woods and the steep sided Howburn valley once held coal mines, from as recent as the 1920s right back to Roman times. You can see some traces of the industry from the old bricks that are occasionally used to line the path. You might also see some acient 'bell mines' in the woods, pits that were dug and expanded out underground to dig out the coal seams. The large meadow on the left as you come back from the walk is called 'Pestilence Close' and supposedly the Morpeth inhabitants who died in the plague of 1665 are buried here. The Romano-British smetled iron in the valley, and traces of their works also exist. Hard to believe so much industry existed in what is now a green nature reserve.

While not on the walk itself, the Victorian 'County Lunatic Asylum' existed where the new housing estate is now at the edge of the woods. A little further up, you might see what is left of the Morpeth racecourse, where horses were raced in the 1730s. The grandstand is long gone, but you can see traces of the oval track in the fields

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4.29 km

Flowering Tree in Community Garden

Highlight • Natural

It’s nice in spring with the fruit trees and flowers

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4.36 km

Tommy's Field Allotments

Highlight • River

Tommy's Field is a peaceful location by the banks of the Wansbeck River, offering scenic views of the medieval castle gates. A public footpath runs through the site, attracting walkers and locals who appreciate the open space of the allotments.

This area provides an opportunity for Morpeth residents to grow their own vegetables and flowers in the fertile soil. It also contributes to a wildlife corridor, supporting bees, butterflies, and other insects.

For generations, Tommy's Field has been an important part of Morpeth's history. The land was historically used by the Freemen of Morpeth for grazing between September and March. The field got its name from Tommy Longstaff, a 19th-century business owner who ran a pub and tannery on the site.

Today, Tommy's Field remains a cherished sanctuary where residents can connect with nature, enjoy gardening, and appreciate the beauty of Morpeth's landscape.

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6.92 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

837 m

572 m

524 m

104 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

1.17 km

556 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Bluebell Wood – Butterfield Woods Entrance loop from Morpeth

Bluebell Wood St George's Entrance

Plague Burial Site

Plague Pits Entrance, Bluebell Woods

Bluebell Wood

Butterfield Woods Entrance

Flowering Tree in Community Garden

Tommy's Field Allotments

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