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North East England

Running Fox Bakery – View of the Cheviot Hills loop from Acklington

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North East England

Running Fox Bakery – View of the Cheviot Hills loop from Acklington

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Running Fox Bakery – View of the Cheviot Hills loop from Acklington

02:37

57.1km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.06 km

West Thirston Dip

Highlight • Viewpoint

West Thirston on the south side of Felton is the start of an up and down section ahead. It might be a struggle for some road bikes with high gearing, but passable with effort to many

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2

6.41 km

St Michael and All Angels Church, Felton

Highlight • Religious Site

St Michaels’ is a Grade I-listed church on the outskirts of Felton village. The church dates to the 13th century and nestles within a peaceful churchyard.

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3

13.3 km

Running Fox Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Great cakes and friendly people. 3 cakes for £5 on Wednesday

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4

21.4 km

Ford

Highlight • Bridge

One of the fords on the minor road. Fine in low water, can be slippy though.

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5

24.6 km

View of Simonside and the Cheviots

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road with views to Simonside and the Cheviots on a sunny day. Brings you out at the A697 but you cross almost directly to head towards Felton. Might encounter horses on the lanes around here, its quite horsey country

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25.9 km

Beggar's Bush Plantation

Forest

7

41.4 km

View of the Cheviot Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice long distance view of Cheviot hills

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8

42.3 km

Cockle Park Tower

Highlight • Castle

Cockle Park Tower, hunting lodge, only just noticed while passing, hard to spot. I don't know if open to public as I didn't stop . more info below
morpethherald.co.uk/news/mysteries-and-theories-about-the-tower-1-8287970

photos from castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/81/cockle2.html

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57.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.7 km

634 m

385 m

259 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.3 km

3.67 km

125 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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