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Vicar's Pele Tower – Matfen Village Store and Café loop from Kirkley Hall

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North East England

Vicar's Pele Tower – Matfen Village Store and Café loop from Kirkley Hall

Moderate

15

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Vicar's Pele Tower – Matfen Village Store and Café loop from Kirkley Hall

03:00

50.7km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.99 km

St Mary's Church, Ponteland

Highlight • Religious Site

⛪ St Mary’s Church in Ponteland, officially St Mary the Virgin, is a historic parish church in Northumberland with roots dating back to before the Norman Conquest. The oldest parts, …

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2

5.15 km

Vicar's Pele Tower

Highlight • Monument

Vicar's Pele is a three storey stone pele tower, which was built in the 14th or 15th century. It possibly stands on the site of a 13th century hall house …

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3

8.58 km

National Cycle Route 10 Gravel Path to Ponteland

Highlight • Cycleway

Some rough patches now as the potholes have been filled with chunky gravel

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4

26.6 km

Matfen Village Store and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

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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5

26.7 km

Stone Cross and Church in Matfen

Highlight • Bridge

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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28.2 km

Standingstone Plantation

Forest

28.7 km

Tilehouse Plantation

Forest

8

33.5 km

WW2 Pillbox at RAF Ouston

Highlight • Historical Site

Brick pillbox protecting RAF Ouston

Tip by

9

34.0 km

RAF Ouston WW2 Radio Station

Highlight • Historical Site

WW2 radio station from RAF Ouston

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10

36.2 km

Vintage Road Signpost at B6309

Highlight • Monument

B

50.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

3.15 km

3.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

12.0 km

2.03 km

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

6°C

34 %

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