Rennington Village Green – Alnwick Market Place loop from Alnwick

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Rennington Village Green – Alnwick Market Place loop from Alnwick

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Rennington Village Green – Alnwick Market Place loop from Alnwick

03:27

54.9km

590m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.03 km for 131 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.09 km

The Alnwick Garden Treehouse

Highlight • Structure

Worlds largest Treehouse. It is a restaurant but you can walk on and it and have look and even go on the suspended walkway.

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2.99 km

View of Alnwick Castle

Highlight • Castle

There's something special about glimpsing the headliners from a different angle, or from a distance... It's easy to ride over this bridge without even knowing that there's a glimpse of …

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8.45 km

Rennington Village Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rennington is 'off the beaten track' and there is a short stretch of B-road to reach it (not busy!) The village green has a couple of benches and a lovely …

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11.7 km

View of the Northumberland Coast

Highlight • Cycleway

Worth pausing on this stretch - in one of the field gates, like where this photo was taken - to enjoy lovely expansive views across the fields and back to …

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14.0 km

Kittycarter Burn

Lake

16.0 km

Mill Burn

Lake

35.4 km

Old Bewick Celtic Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Turn up this short dead-end lane (400m or so) to see the lovely little church tucked away in Old Bewick. There's a poustinia at the gate, for pilgrims.

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51.7 km

Ruins of St Leonard's Hospital Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Over the road just south of Malcolm's Cross are the ruins of the medieval chapel of St Leonard's Hospital. It was built for the protection of King Malcolm's soul, sometime between 1193 and 1216.

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52.3 km

View of Alnwick Castle from Lion Bridge

Highlight • Castle

There's a layby at the side of this road which gives you the best view of Alnwick Castle from the outside. A couple of hundred yards down the hill is the famous Lion Bridge, much beloved of wedding couples.

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53.3 km

Alnwick Market Place

Highlight • Settlement

Alnwick is a prominent town, with all amenities including large supermarkets. And, of course, a castle... The cobbled areas of the marketplace are attractive.

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54.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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