Yeavering Bell loop from Kirknewton — Northumberland National Park

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Yeavering Bell loop from Kirknewton — Northumberland National Park

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Yeavering Bell loop from Kirknewton — Northumberland National Park

03:22

11.3km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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68 m

St Gregory's Church, Kirknewton

Highlight • Historical Site

St Gregory's is the parish church of Kirknewton. There has been a church on this site since at least the 11th century. The church was restored by John Dobson in …

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2.78 km

Hethpool Linn Waterfall

Highlight • River

Hethpool Linn waterfall forms part of the College Burn near Hethpool in the College Valley. It runs through a small gorge and tumbles over rocks before continuing its journey peacefully …

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4.11 km

St Cuthbert’s Way in Northumberland National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This section of the St Cuthbert’s Way leads through a rugged Northumbrian landscape dotted with Iron Age forts, babbling burns and hilltops covered in purple heather. You might even see some wild goats.

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8.25 km

Yeavering Bell summit and hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

On Yeavering Bell, you can explore the largest Iron Age hillfort in the region and see the remains of more than 100 roundhouses. There are spectacular views from the summit, …

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9.79 km

Yeavering Hamlet

Highlight • Historical Site

Yeavering is a charming scenic hamlet located on the River Glen. Nearby is Yeavering Bell one of the largest Iron Age hillforts in the region and one of the most …

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10.00 km

Ad Gefrin: Anglo-Saxon Palace and Settlement

Highlight • Settlement

You can really step back in time at this spot. During the 7th Century, the palace of King Edwin of Northumbria and his successors was at Gefrin. Excavations have revealed …

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.42 km

3.60 km

2.01 km

252 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

3.29 km

1.57 km

755 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 4 October

18°C

9°C

18 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

June 27, 2024,Yeavering Bell Schleife von Kirknewton — Northumberland National Park

The scenery is amazing, but there are a few hurdles to overcome. Right at the beginning you had to cross a river on foot, so shoes and socks were off. Then you went through meadow paths, which gradually turned into almost impenetrable fern paths. Long clothes are highly recommended. In places the fern was so high and dense that you …

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