Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – Mickleton Inn loop from Haltwhistle

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North East England

Haltwhistle

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – Mickleton Inn loop from Haltwhistle

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Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle – Mickleton Inn loop from Haltwhistle

02:31

9.44km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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522 m

Centre of Britain Monument

Highlight • Monument

The plaque in this square marks the geographical centre of Great Britain.

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558 m

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

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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4.26 km

Cawfields Quarry: Lake and Visitor Facilities

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Cawfields Quarry is a former quarry located directly on Hadrian's Wall near Haltwhistle. Constructed in the early 20th century, the quarry cut through the Roman wall, exposing the underlying dolerite …

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4.26 km

Cawfields Quarry and Hadrian's Wall

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Ample parking at £1.00 per hour or £5.00 per day.

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4.61 km

Cawfields Milecastle 42, Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Milecastle 42 is one of the forts built on Hadrian's Wall during the Roman era. These milecastles placed in intervals of about a Roman mile on the wall. This one is on a well preserved section of the historic monument.

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5.57 km

View of milecastle 42

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Milecastle 42, situated on a steep south-facing slope near Cawfields Crags along Hadrian's Wall, is a well-preserved Roman watchtower that served as a crossing and checkpoint on the northern border …

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5.85 km