Ingram Café and Visitor Centre – Middle Dean Hillfort loop from Powburn

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Ingram Café and Visitor Centre – Middle Dean Hillfort loop from Powburn

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Ingram Café and Visitor Centre – Middle Dean Hillfort loop from Powburn

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17.3km

280m

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: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.49 km

Branton Lakes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Located close to the hamlet of Branton, Branton Lakes Nature Reserve provides 29 hectares of diverse habitat for numerous species of plants, birds and other wildlife.

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4.40 km

River Breamish

Highlight • River

Beautiful shallow river crystal clear water

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5.02 km

Ingram Village Hall is situated on the edge of Northumberland National Park in the village of Ingram.
It hosts several activities and entertainments throughout the year. It can also be used as an overnight stop.

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5.05 km

Ingram Café & Breamish Valley Archaeology Exhibition

Highlight • Historical Site

Amazing little café with a museum attached.

Really friendly staff and delicious home cooked food.

A perfect stop for anyone doing the Sandstone Way.

Tea rooms open daily (see winter …

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5.11 km

Ingram Café and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Iconic cafe, absolutly worth the out and back ride to find it if you're on a road bike. The staff are brilliant and the cakes, hot drinks, scones and soup …

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5.13 km

Ingram Village and St Michael and All Angels Church

Highlight • Bridge

Ingram is a small quaint village that has existed since pre-Saxon times and sits in the Breamish Valley where the River Breamish widens out into fields and haughland.

The Breamish …

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8.39 km

Middle Dean Hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Middle Dean hillfort has striking and well preserved ramparts overlooking quite a dramatic ravine. From here it is only a short walk to Cochrane hillfort.

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11.5 km

Valley Road View in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice ride through asphalt, cars and people in campervans, cars, tents and picnics. The road is enclosed by hills all around and the views are worth seeing

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