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View of Vindolanda Roman Fort – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Vindolanda Fort

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View of Vindolanda Roman Fort – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Vindolanda Fort

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View of Vindolanda Roman Fort – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Vindolanda Fort

01:54

29.3km

370m

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: May 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.4 km for 101 m

Waypoints

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1.98 km

Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum

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🏛️ Vindolanda Fort is one of the most fascinating Roman archaeological sites in Britain. Built around 85 AD and rebuilt nine times, Vindolanda was an important military stronghold before and …

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2.83 km

View of Vindolanda Roman Fort

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From here you get a view of the magnificent Fort Vindolanda, a Roman auxilliary fort that offers a wonderful insight into daily life in Roman Britain during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

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3.00 km

Uitzicht op Barcombe Hill

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4.31 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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12.4 km

Melkridge Millenium Nature Park

Nature Reserve

15.0 km

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

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Centre of Britain sign

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15.9 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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20.3 km

View of Cawfields Crag

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Cawfields Crag is a steep rock face that forms a natural bastion in the landscape and was a strategic point for the Romans. Near Milecastle 42, the northern gate of …

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29.2 km

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

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The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre is a modern visitor center. It is designed to inspire and connect people of all ages with the landscape, heritage, and nature of Northern …

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29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

2.22 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

6.34 km

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

16°C

9°C

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View of Vindolanda Roman Fort – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Vindolanda Fort

Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum

View of Vindolanda Roman Fort

Uitzicht op Barcombe Hill

View of Kielder Mires SSSI

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

View of Cawfields Crag

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

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