View of Haydon Bridge – Stanegate Road loop from Bardon Mill

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View of Haydon Bridge – Stanegate Road loop from Bardon Mill

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View of Haydon Bridge – Stanegate Road loop from Bardon Mill

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29.7km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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10.4 km

View of Haydon Bridge

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Built in 1776 after the original bridge of 1309 was washed away in the flood of 1771.

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17.0 km

Newbrough Town Hall

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Newbrough Town Hall is a distinctive community building in the village of Newbrough, Northumberland, situated on the historic Stanegate Roman Road. Built in 1878 in the Italianate style and donated …

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17.6 km

St Peter’s Church

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St. Peter's Church in Newbrough is a charming village church in Northumberland, situated along the historic Stanegate Roman Road. Dating back to the 12th century, the church is known for …

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22.4 km

National Cycle Route 72, or Hadrian's Cycleway, passes through Stanegate here. Stanegate was a strategic Roman border road in Northern England, constructed around 77–85 AD under Governor Agricola—decades before Hadrian's …

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23.9 km

Grindon Lough

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Grindon Lough is a small, shallow natural lake near Hadrian's Wall and the Stanegate Roman Road. Nestled among limestone ridges, it's a birdwatching hotspot, especially in autumn and winter. Species …

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24.9 km

View of Hadrian's Cycleway (Route 72)

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25.9 km

View of Kielder Mires SSSI

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The highest point (255m) of Hadrian's Cycleway (HCW) is marked by a signpost. From here, you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the vast marsh and peatlands.

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26.0 km