Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2025

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Northumberland National Park

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676 m

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

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One of the most iconic viewpoints in Northumberland National Park is just minutes from Steel Rigg Car Park. From here, a panoramic view unfolds of Hadrian's Wall, winding like a …

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1.32 km

Hadrian's Wall

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1.69 km

Peel Crags

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Peel Crags: This sheer cliff face forms one of the most dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall. The path winds along the edge of Whin Sill, offering panoramic views of Crag …

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2.29 km

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

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The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre is a modern visitor center. It is designed to inspire and connect people of all ages with the landscape, heritage, and nature of Northern …

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2.31 km

Bike Repair Station at The Sill YHA

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Fantastic YHA for walkers and cyclists, very cheap £10pppn in September, great breakfast, drying room that actually works and secure bike store. Bravo!

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12.4 km

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

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Centre of Britain sign

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13.2 km

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

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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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16.6 km

Melkridge Millenium Nature Park

Nature Reserve

25.3 km

Steel Rigg from the parking lot

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At the end of the parking lot you have a good view of the Peel Crap and the Steel Rigg

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25.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

272 m

140 m

127 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

7.14 km

286 m

Elevation

Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Peel Crags

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

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Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

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