Butterfield Woods Entrance – Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth) loop from Morpeth

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Butterfield Woods Entrance – Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth) loop from Morpeth

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Butterfield Woods Entrance – Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth) loop from Morpeth

01:26

5.32km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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446 m

Tommy's Field Allotments

Highlight • River

Tommy's Field is a peaceful location by the banks of the Wansbeck River, offering scenic views of the medieval castle gates. A public footpath runs through the site, attracting walkers and locals who appreciate the open space of the allotments.

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514 m

Flowering Tree in Community Garden

Highlight • Natural

It’s nice in spring with the fruit trees and flowers

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627 m

Butterfield Woods Entrance

Highlight • Historical Site

These woods and the steep sided Howburn valley once held coal mines, from as recent as the 1920s right back to Roman times. You can see some traces of the …

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3.32 km

Sewer Gas Lamp

Highlight • Monument

Invented by Joseph Webb in the 1890's these gas lamps were used to ventilate the sewers. The flame drew sewer gasses up the column where they were purified before being released. Each lamp could ventilate 1 mile of sewer.

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3.55 km

Bakehouse Steps (Stepping Stones), Morpeth

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The Bakehouse Steps in Morpeth hold a historical significance as an old crossing point, possibly one of several stepping stones in the area. These steps are made of concrete blocks, …

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3.59 km

Stepping Stones at The Stanners

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Morpeth Park was officially opened on September 11, 1929, following the completion of landscaping, formal gardens, cottages, and other enhancements. Subsequent additions included the pavilion in 1951 and the paddling …

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5.00 km

Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth)

Highlight • Bridge

The Chantry Footbridge replaced an older two-arch bridge from the 13th century. An iron footbridge was built on the site in 1869, and it was refurbished in 2004. The bridge …

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5.20 km

St George's Church, Morpeth

Highlight • Religious Site

St. George's Church in Morpeth has a rich history that spans centuries. Originally established as a Presbyterian ministry in 1693, the congregation held its first services in a tannery loft …

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5.32 km

End point

Parking

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