Lambley Viaduct – Lambley Viaduct loop from Featherstone

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Lambley Viaduct – Lambley Viaduct loop from Featherstone

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Lambley Viaduct – Lambley Viaduct loop from Featherstone

03:40

13.8km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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2.83 km

View of Lambley Viaduct from Ashholme Wood

Highlight • Forest

From this point, as you walk above the forest, you'll have splendid views of the landscape, with Lambley Viaduct clearly standing out. Take a moment, look around, and enjoy.

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3.65 km

Lingyclose Wood

Forest

4.36 km

Towsbank Wood

Forest

6.15 km

Footbridge Over the River South Tyne at Glendue Burn

Highlight • Bridge

You can cross the South Tyne River on this footbridge right next to where Glendue Burn joins the river.
The South Tyne Trail passes near it, and if you join the trail and continue north, you'll eventually reach Lambley Viaduct.

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7.18 km

Wooden Bench by the Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

8.34 km

Lambley Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

A viaduct spanning the River South Tyne, Lambley Viaduct is an elegant bridge with a series of arches. 260 meters (850 feet) long, the bridge carried the Haltwhistle to Alston …

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8.45 km

Lambley Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

12.0 km

Featherstone Castle

Highlight • Castle

private owned no public access

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13.2 km

Site of German POW Camp (1945–1948) Near Lambley Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

only a few buildings survive. there is a dedication plaque on old stone gate post

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13.2 km

Featherstone Park Prisoner of War Camp

Highlight • Monument

A former POW camp located behind Featherstone Castle for Italian and German prisoners of war. Nestled between and the stunning Lambley Viaduct is the former Featherstone Park Prisoner of War Camp or 'Camp 18' as it was known.

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