WW2 Disguised Lookout – The Drift Café loop from Ashington

WW2 Disguised Lookout – The Drift Café loop from Ashington

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119

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WW2 Disguised Lookout – The Drift Café loop from Ashington

01:21

32.7km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.3 km

WW2 Disguised Lookout

Highlight • Other

WW2 disguised lookout and camping pods, you may see some Larma's too.

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15.5 km

World War II Pillbox at The Barn on the Bay

Highlight • Monument

During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. They were built in 1940 and into 1941.

The bunker is camouflaged as a small ruin.

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15.5 km

Cresswell Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cresswell Pillbox is a unique example of WWII defensive structures. Unlike most pillboxes which were built for camouflage, this one was cleverly disguised as a ruined house. Constructed in …

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16.9 km

The Drift Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Drift cafe includes drinks, snacks, all day breakfast, lunch (11:30 - 16:00). They also have a fish and chips shack and pizza.
Bike friendly with the old bike racks …

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17.4 km

Cresswell Ices

Highlight • Cafe

Good Sheffield stands for bikes just by the steps down to the beach

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18.6 km

Cresswell Rocket House

Highlight • Monument

Constructed around 1896, the Cresswell Rocket House played a crucial role in maritime rescue operations. When a ship ran aground near the shore, making it challenging to deploy a lifeboat, …

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23.7 km

Woodhorn Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Woodhorn Mill has a long history, with records from 1663 mentioning both a water mill and a windmill on the site. The current stone structure likely dates back to the …

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31.8 km