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Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – Centre of Britain Monument loop from Bardon Mill

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Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – Centre of Britain Monument loop from Bardon Mill

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Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – Centre of Britain Monument loop from Bardon Mill

01:01

16.6km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.33 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.05 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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7.09 km

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

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Centre of Britain sign

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8.00 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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8.00 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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8.36 km

Haltwhistle Memorial Park

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Haltwhistle Memorial Park is also known as Haltwhistle hospital grounds and Greencroft Park, it is situated on Westgate in Haltwhistle Town Centre.
The park provides loads of green space in …

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8.40 km

St. Wilfrid's Church, Haltwhistle

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The present St. Wilfrid’s church in Haltwhistle is the successor to a former church erected in the East end of Haltwhistle in 1865 and dedicated to Holy Cross which became known as St. Wilfrid’s in 1920.

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8.67 km

Blue Bridge over the River South Tyne

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The Blue Bridge is an iron bridge for pedestrians and cyclists across the River South Tyne. It has three arches and wooden decking.

It forms part of NCN 68, the …

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16.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

408 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

408 m

316 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

10°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – Centre of Britain Monument loop from Bardon Mill

View of Melkridge Countryside

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

Centre of Britain Plaque

Centre of Britain Monument

Haltwhistle Memorial Park

St. Wilfrid's Church, Haltwhistle

Blue Bridge over the River South Tyne

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