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: November 13, 2025

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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78 m

Haltwhistle Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

Haltwhistle railway station is on the Tyne Valley Line, which runs between Newcastle and Carlisle via Hexham.

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228 m

St. Wilfrid's Church, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Religious Site

The present St. Wilfrid’s church in Haltwhistle is the successor to a former church erected in the East end of Haltwhistle in 1865 and dedicated to Holy Cross which became known as St. Wilfrid’s in 1920.

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4.24 km

Cawfields Quarry: Lake and Visitor Facilities

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a beautiful spot in an old quarry and the start for many a good walk. There are nice views of the quarry and nearby parts of Hadrians Wall. …

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4.61 km

Cawfields Milecastle 42, Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Milecastle 42 is one of the forts built on Hadrian's Wall during the Roman era. These milecastles placed in intervals of about a Roman mile on the wall. This one is on a well preserved section of the historic monument.

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5.86 km

Mickleton Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Excellent vegan burger. And fruit crumble with custard.

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7.33 km

Former Railway to Coal and Lead Mine Chimney

Highlight • Historical Site

9.02 km

Coronation Park

Highlight • Natural

9.11 km

Centre of Britain Monument

Highlight • Monument

The plaque in this square marks the geographical centre of Great Britain.

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9.62 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.95 km

3.06 km

2.37 km

236 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

2.73 km

1.65 km

1.41 km

271 m

120 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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