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Featherstone

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – View of Melkridge Countryside loop from Bellister Castle

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Featherstone

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – View of Melkridge Countryside loop from Bellister Castle

Moderate

2.7

(3)

10

riders

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – View of Melkridge Countryside loop from Bellister Castle

02:15

33.5km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.79 km for 62 m

After 6.83 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.82 km

View of the South Tyne Valley

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Flowing from Alston Moor in Cumbria through the Tyne Gap Valley, the South Tyne River is a confluence of the River Tyne. It also runs close to River Tees and …

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2

3.40 km

Centre of Britain Monument

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

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3

3.45 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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4

4.32 km

Centre of Britain sign

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6.88 km

Melkridge Millenium Nature Park

Nature Reserve

6

8.46 km

View of Melkridge Countryside

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possibly a good site for spotting kestrels? I spotted one while cycling through. beautiful site to behold, so graceful and majestic!

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7

26.8 km

Old Radio Site Above Haltwhistle

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An old radio site above Haltwhistle

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B

33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

4.48 km

1.54 km

158 m

124 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

8.41 km

1.38 km

225 m

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