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Wark Bridge – Chipchase Castle loop from Hexham

Wark Bridge – Chipchase Castle loop from Hexham

Moderate

5.0

(3)

riders

Wark Bridge – Chipchase Castle loop from Hexham

03:11

58.8km

630m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.0 km

Climb Towards Mary Hill Bird of Prey Centre

Highlight • Climb

Watch out for oncoming traffic on this single track road. There are lay-bys every now and then for passing.

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25.8 km

Wyate Bridge

Highlight • Structure

The old bridge across the Warks Burn at Whygate. The bridge has 1962 inscribed on it.

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36.6 km

Wark Bridge is an iron bridge spanning the River North Tyne.

It carries a single-lane narrow roadway on an iron superstructure borne on stone pillars.

It's a lovely spot for taking in the pretty river views.

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39.4 km

Chipchase Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

An impressive 17th-century Jacobean mansion, Chipchase Castle is a wonderful estate that is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed. The castle was owned by various prominent figures who …

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45.9 km

Chollerton St Giles Church

Highlight • Historical Site

13th century church restored in the 19th century

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46.1 km

View of Collerford Stone Bridge and Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Lovely views of the surrounding countryside just after passing through Collerford.

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48.5 km

View of the North Tyne from Chollerford Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chollerford Bridge spans the River North Tyne and provides wonderful views up and down the waterway. There is a footpath down to the river on the side without the traffic lights where you can go for a refreshing dip.

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48.5 km

Chollerford Riverside Swimming Spot

Highlight • River

There's a footpath down to the river on the side of the bridge without traffic lights. you can walk down to the Riverside (with bikes with a bit of a carry) and go for a mid-ride dip!

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52.2 km

Site of Joe the Quilter's Cottage

Ruins

58.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.5 km

4.20 km

2.90 km

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

18.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 17 June

20°C

10°C

54 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Wark Bridge – Chipchase Castle loop from Hexham

Climb Towards Mary Hill Bird of Prey Centre

Wyate Bridge

Wark Bridge

Chipchase Castle

Chollerton St Giles Church

View of Collerford Stone Bridge and Countryside

View of the North Tyne from Chollerford Bridge

Chollerford Riverside Swimming Spot

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