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Wylam Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Wylam

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Wylam Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Wylam

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Wylam Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Wylam

03:11

53.0km

380m

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: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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34 m

Wylam railway station

Highlight • Structure

View from a little known track. hard to ride.

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119 m

Wylam Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Use the path as it busy bridge

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1.10 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace

Highlight • Monument

George Stephenson's birthplace is a simple stone worker's cottage on the north bank of the River Tyne in Wylam, built circa 1760 to house mining families, and where the future …

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17.3 km

National Cycle Route 10 Gravel Path to Ponteland

Highlight • Cycleway

Some rough patches now as the potholes have been filled with chunky gravel

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35.3 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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35.4 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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41.6 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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42.2 km

Vintage Road Signpost at B6309

Highlight • Monument

44.1 km

Streethouses Plantation

Forest

53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

3.42 km

2.24 km

2.23 km

451 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

9.08 km

429 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

18°C

11°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Wylam Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from Wylam

Wylam railway station

Wylam Bridge

George Stephenson's Birthplace

National Cycle Route 10 Gravel Path to Ponteland

Stone Cross and Church in Matfen

Matfen Village Store and Café

Stamfordham Village

Vintage Road Signpost at B6309

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