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Matfen Village Store and Café – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from MetroCentre

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North East England

Matfen Village Store and Café – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from MetroCentre

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Matfen Village Store and Café – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from MetroCentre

04:01

66.3km

450m

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: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 44 m for 9 m

After 66.3 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.2 km

Streethouses Plantation

Forest

21.7 km

Stamfordham Village

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Stamfordham is a picturesque village set in the rolling Northumberland countryside, ideal as a resting point on the Reivers Cycle Route. The spacious village green is lined with historic stone …

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27.4 km

Next to the village hall with its historic charm, lies the friendly village shop and café. Ideal for a break, lunch stop or to charge your phone. Inside you will find modern facilities, from Wi-Fi to a well-equipped kitchen.

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27.5 km

Stone Cross and Church in Matfen

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It's a beautiful town in the countryside. I passed through by bike, but would come back for a walk/wander.

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46.1 km

View of the River Tyne from Bywell Bridge

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Bywell Bridge is a striking stone arch bridge spanning the River Tyne, connecting the villages of Bywell and Stocksfield since 1838. Built in the classical 19th-century style, the bridge consists …

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52.3 km

Horsley Wood

Forest

54.8 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace

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George Stephenson's birthplace is a simple stone worker's cottage on the north bank of the River Tyne in Wylam, built circa 1760 to house mining families, and where the future …

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58.5 km

The Big Lamp Brewery

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Brewery and pub next to Newburn Park and Hadrians Cycleway

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59.2 km

The Masons Arms

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The Boathouse in Newburn is a pub restaurant on Water Row along the River Tyne. Reopening as Branzino, it boasts high-quality, modern décor and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Serving British …

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64.0 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

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View from Scotswood bridge

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66.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

17.1 km

2.68 km

922 m

753 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.3 km

12.2 km

1.42 km

171 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

18°C

12°C

83 %

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Matfen Village Store and Café – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from MetroCentre

Stamfordham Village