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Mitford Castle and Church – St Mary Magdalene Church loop from Morpeth

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Mitford Castle and Church – St Mary Magdalene Church loop from Morpeth

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Mitford Castle and Church – St Mary Magdalene Church loop from Morpeth

01:16

4.65km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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8 m

Highford Bridge

Highlight • River

Bridge, built in 1830, made from squared tooled stone with dressed accents. It features three segmental arches, with the central arch being slightly taller, along with triangular cutwaters, arch rings, …

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924 m

Wooden Stile

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Exit here to cross under A1.

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1.15 km

Wooden Stile Near Mitford

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Quite rickety be careful if coming from Mitford as bottom step on opposite side is very loose.

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1.24 km

World War II Pillbox – River Wansbeck Stop Line

Highlight • Monument

The pillboxes, located at distances of 894m to the north-northeast, 320m to the northwest, 301m to the south, and 718m to the southwest of Mitford Bridge, are well-preserved standing structures …

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1.63 km

Foss Bridge

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Bridge from the mid-18th century, constructed of tooled-and-margined stone with ashlar voussoirs and parapet. It features two segmental arches with a triangular cutwater between them. The arches have distinct arch …

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1.75 km

Mitford Castle and Church

Highlight • Historical Site

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1.82 km

St Mary Magdalene Church

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History of the Church:

The parish church dates back to the late 12th century and was remodeled in the 13th century, likely after the village was burned by King John …

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2.03 km

Mitford Castle Ruins

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Short walk, brilliant for family's

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4.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

312 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.46 km

1.31 km

304 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

10°C

3°C

70 %

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Mitford Castle and Church – St Mary Magdalene Church loop from Morpeth

Highford Bridge

Wooden Stile

Wooden Stile Near Mitford

World War II Pillbox – River Wansbeck Stop Line

Foss Bridge

Mitford Castle and Church

St Mary Magdalene Church

Mitford Castle Ruins

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