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Hexham

Hexham Old Gaol – Warden Bridge loop from Hexham

Hard

5.0

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22

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Hexham Old Gaol – Warden Bridge loop from Hexham

03:35

46.6km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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618 m

Hexham Old Gaol

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Hexham Old Gaol is England's oldest purpose-built prison, founded in 1333 by William Melton, the Archbishop of York. Located on Hallgate in the center of Hexham, it was built with …

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1.14 km

St Aidan's Church

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St. Aidan's Church in Hexham is a small but active congregation belonging to the United Reformed Church (URC). The building itself is modest and functional, lacking the medieval grandeur of …

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10.7 km

Elrington Threepwood Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Although this segment was fairly challenging on a Giant Toughroad due to lack of suspension.

I think it is fair to say that on any decent MTB (even my much …

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4

29.7 km

This section has a road name, but don’t take a road bike down here. Excellent gravel bike section for about 3km

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5

36.3 km

Newbrough Town Hall

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Newbrough Town Hall is a distinctive community building in the village of Newbrough, Northumberland, situated on the historic Stanegate Roman Road. Built in 1878 in the Italianate style and donated …

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37.5 km

The Fourstones Millennium Monument is a striking work of art in the village of Fourstones, Northumberland, featuring a large colliery wheel – a tribute to the region's industrial heritage. Erected …

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42.4 km

Warden Bridge

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Warden Bridge is an elegant stone arch bridge spanning the River South Tyne. The current bridge was built in 1903 and replaced an earlier chain bridge dating from 1826, which …

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46.0 km

Busy with traffic but assertive riding will get you across

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46.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

5.00 km

3.60 km

2.21 km

1.55 km

698 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

12.9 km

8.74 km

638 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

16°C

9°C

49 %

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