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Whittle Dene Reservoir – Matfen Village Store and Café loop from Stamfordham

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Whittle Dene Reservoir – Matfen Village Store and Café loop from Stamfordham

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Whittle Dene Reservoir – Matfen Village Store and Café loop from Stamfordham

02:16

37.2km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.62 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.70 km

RAF Ouston WW2 Radio Station

Highlight • Historical Site

WW2 radio station from RAF Ouston

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5.30 km

Whittledean Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Military road crossing

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5.61 km

Whittle Dene Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful reservoir. Split in two by the road. A lovey tranquil spot on a calm, sunny day.

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13.0 km

Route 72 Past Bywell Hall

Highlight • Trail

Nice smooth straight after the bridge

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20.6 km

Grants Bakery & Patisserie, Corbridge

Highlight • Cafe

In centre amazing cakes

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28.7 km

Sparrowletch Plantation

Forest

29.8 km

Tilehouse Plantation

Forest

31.4 km

Stone Cross and Church in Matfen

Highlight • Bridge

It's a beautiful town in the countryside. I passed through by bike, but would come back for a walk/wander.

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31.5 km

Next to the village hall with its historic charm, lies the friendly village shop and café. Ideal for a break, lunch stop or to charge your phone. Inside you will find modern facilities, from Wi-Fi to a well-equipped kitchen.

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37.2 km

Stamfordham Village

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Stamfordham is a picturesque village set in the rolling Northumberland countryside, ideal as a resting point on the Reivers Cycle Route. The spacious village green is lined with historic stone …

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37.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

754 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

5.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 10 August

26°C

8°C

0 %

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Whittle Dene Reservoir – Matfen Village Store and Café loop from Stamfordham

RAF Ouston WW2 Radio Station

Whittledean Reservoir

Whittle Dene Reservoir

Route 72 Past Bywell Hall

Grants Bakery & Patisserie, Corbridge

Stone Cross and Church in Matfen

Matfen Village Store and Café

Stamfordham Village

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