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South Tyne Trail – South Tynedale Railway loop from Nenthead

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South Tyne Trail – South Tynedale Railway loop from Nenthead

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South Tyne Trail – South Tynedale Railway loop from Nenthead

04:25

64.3km

710m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.95 km

Mounthooly Plantation

Forest

17.2 km

Calamarian Meadow

Highlight • Natural

A very rare botanic site. Minerals, metals and other chemicals which have leached from the mineworkings have created a soil type that supports some very rare plants indeed. Others have …

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19.8 km

Stone Railway Bridge on the South Tyne Trail

Highlight • Bridge

on the south tyne trail

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33.7 km

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

Centre of Britain sign

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53.5 km

South Tyne Trail

Highlight • Trail

Lovely trail next to the rail line

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54.6 km

South Tyne Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

South Tyne Trail following the old railway from Alston to Featherstone. 10 mile trail that can be cycled as well

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56.4 km

Start of the South Tyne Trail at Alston

Highlight • Trail

Start of the South Tyne Trail. Walking and cycling only

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56.5 km

South Tynedale Railway

Highlight • Historical Site

This narrow gauge railway winds from Alston into the South Tyne Valley in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Powered by steam, diesel, and electric, the locomotives have …

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56.6 km

The Park Museum

Highlight • Monument

Museum with allsorts of vehicles

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64.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

20.5 km

13.6 km

8.03 km

912 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

11.2 km

9.01 km

6.07 km

894 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

9°C

-1°C

35 %

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South Tyne Trail – South Tynedale Railway loop from Nenthead

Calamarian Meadow

Stone Railway Bridge on the South Tyne Trail

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

South Tyne Trail

South Tyne Trail

Start of the South Tyne Trail at Alston

South Tynedale Railway

The Park Museum

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