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The Old Weir at Humford – Horton Burn Stepping Stones loop from Bedlington

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The Old Weir at Humford – Horton Burn Stepping Stones loop from Bedlington

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The Old Weir at Humford – Horton Burn Stepping Stones loop from Bedlington

02:13

8.44km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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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880 m

Park Pathway

Highlight • Trail

Nice paved road suitable to all kind of bicycles

Tip by

4.82 km

Horton Burn Stepping Stones

Highlight • Bridge

nice steps to try out when you come to them.i like to sit down next to them and listen to the water flow through

Tip by

6.27 km

Bedlington Country Park – Humford Mill

Highlight • Natural

Sits on the site of Humford Mill which was used as a water pumping station. It was later converted to an open air swimming pool which is now the play area.

Tip by

7.34 km

Sandstone Quarry

Highlight • Natural

The earliest industrial use of the valley was for the quarrying of sandstone. These quarries are now filled and hidden by trees.

Tip by

8.09 km

The region has been a hub for casual recreation for decades, evolving into a designated country park in 1984 to safeguard its distinctive ecology, eventually attaining Local Nature Reserve status in 2006.

Tip by

8.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

1.22 km

708 m

467 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

2.11 km

1.24 km

551 m

437 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

18°C

13°C

36 %

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The Old Weir at Humford – Horton Burn Stepping Stones loop from Bedlington

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