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North East England

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – View of Melkridge Countryside loop from Bellister Castle

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North East England

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – View of Melkridge Countryside loop from Bellister Castle

Moderate

2.7

(3)

11

riders

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – View of Melkridge Countryside loop from Bellister Castle

02:16

33.6km

430m

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: May 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.79 km for 62 m

After 3.05 km for 109 m

After 6.97 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.82 km

View of the South Tyne Valley

Highlight • River

Flowing from Alston Moor in Cumbria through the Tyne Gap Valley, the South Tyne River is a confluence of the River Tyne. It also runs close to River Tees and …

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2

3.10 km

Haltwhistle Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Park your car here or get the train to this stop. (Northern Rail so no need to book your bike). Station contains many historic surviving features and was a hub …

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3

3.59 km

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

The town of Haltwhistle promotes itself as the "Centre of Britain". Not sure how this is calculated but you can visit the "Centre of Britain Military Surplus" and the "Centre of Britain Hotel".

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4

4.47 km

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

Centre of Britain sign

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7.02 km

Melkridge Millenium Nature Park

Nature Reserve

6

8.60 km

View of Melkridge Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

possibly a good site for spotting kestrels? I spotted one while cycling through. beautiful site to behold, so graceful and majestic!

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7

26.9 km

Old Radio Site Above Haltwhistle

Highlight • Structure

An old radio site above Haltwhistle

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B

33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

4.38 km

1.70 km

188 m

147 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

8.59 km

1.40 km

172 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Friday 3 July

17°C

13°C

64 %

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