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Wark Bridge – Chesters Roman Fort loop from Hexham

Hard

20

riders

Wark Bridge – Chesters Roman Fort loop from Hexham

03:49

59.3km

630m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.18 km

Citrus O'café

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice food, home baking, some gluten free, lots of cakes and sandwiches.

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2

17.4 km

Ladyhill Descent

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3

36.7 km

Wark Bridge

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Wark Bridge is an iron bridge spanning the River North Tyne.

It carries a single-lane narrow roadway on an iron superstructure borne on stone pillars.

It's a lovely spot for taking in the pretty river views.

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4

39.5 km

Chipchase Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

An impressive 17th-century Jacobean mansion, Chipchase Castle is a wonderful estate that is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I listed. The castle was owned by various prominent figures who …

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5

49.6 km

Chesters Roman Fort

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Known as Cilurnum by the Romans, Chesters was once an important cavalry fort. Built in AD 124, it housed some 500 cavalrymen and later was also home to infantry. Soldiers …

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52.4 km

Site of Joe the Quilter's Cottage

Ruins

7

54.5 km

The church dates back to 704AD when John of Beverley, Bishop of Hexham, founded an Oratory here.

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8

55.2 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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9

58.7 km

Busy with traffic but assertive riding will get you across

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59.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.4 km

4.20 km

3.06 km

310 m

140 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

18.3 km

173 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 22 June

28°C

15°C

47 %

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