Cockle Park Tower – Netherwitton Stone Bridge loop from Shield Green

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Cockle Park Tower – Netherwitton Stone Bridge loop from Shield Green

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4.0

(3)

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Cockle Park Tower – Netherwitton Stone Bridge loop from Shield Green

02:31

40.5km

300m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.36 km

Cockle Park Tower

Highlight • Castle

Cockle Park Tower, hunting lodge, only just noticed while passing, hard to spot. I don't know if open to public as I didn't stop . more info below
morpethherald.co.uk/news/mysteries-and-theories-about-the-tower-1-8287970

photos from castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/81/cockle2.html

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9.96 km

Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Good parking place to start a ride

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12.3 km

Ford Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

No bridge option, but its a cement bed so ok. Wouldnt be ok in high water obvs

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12.8 km

Large Tree Near Cottage

Highlight • Other

18.3 km

Parking Area on Rural Road

Highlight • Parking

A possible parking place

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21.2 km

View of the Northumberland Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.2 km

Netherwitton Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

Its beautiful little village with a lovely stream running through it

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25.5 km

St. Giles Church

Highlight • Religious Site

You need to deviate slightly from your normal path along the road, but it's worth a view

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40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

2.53 km

1.20 km

693 m

306 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

5.14 km

1.39 km

650 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

14 %

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Cockle Park Tower – Netherwitton Stone Bridge loop from Shield Green

Cockle Park Tower

Parking Area

Ford Crossing

Large Tree Near Cottage

Parking Area on Rural Road

View of the Northumberland Countryside

Netherwitton Stone Bridge

St. Giles Church

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