Foss Bridge – The Plough Inn Mitford loop from Morpeth

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Foss Bridge – The Plough Inn Mitford loop from Morpeth

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Foss Bridge – The Plough Inn Mitford loop from Morpeth

02:35

9.74km

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: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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462 m

Morpeth Castle

Castle

1.42 km

Stepping Stones at The Stanners

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Morpeth Park was officially opened on September 11, 1929, following the completion of landscaping, formal gardens, cottages, and other enhancements. Subsequent additions included the pavilion in 1951 and the paddling …

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1.69 km

Sewer Gas Lamp

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Invented by Joseph Webb in the 1890's these gas lamps were used to ventilate the sewers. The flame drew sewer gasses up the column where they were purified before being released. Each lamp could ventilate 1 mile of sewer.

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4.49 km

Wooden Stile Near Mitford

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Quite rickety be careful if coming from Mitford as bottom step on opposite side is very loose.

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4.57 km

World War II Pillbox – River Wansbeck Stop Line

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The pillboxes, located at distances of 894m to the north-northeast, 320m to the northwest, 301m to the south, and 718m to the southwest of Mitford Bridge, are well-preserved standing structures …

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4.96 km

Foss Bridge

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Bridge from the mid-18th century, constructed of tooled-and-margined stone with ashlar voussoirs and parapet. It features two segmental arches with a triangular cutwater between them. The arches have distinct arch …

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5.48 km

The Plough Inn Mitford

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5.58 km

Mitford Bridge

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This late 19th-century bridge is constructed from squared tooled stone with ashlar voussoirs. It features a band and parapet of tooled-and-margined stone, while the soffit is made of brick. The …

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8.29 km

Bakehouse Steps (Stepping Stones), Morpeth

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The Bakehouse Steps in Morpeth hold a historical significance as an old crossing point, possibly one of several stepping stones in the area. These steps are made of concrete blocks, …

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9.74 km

End point

Train Station

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