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Viewpoint near Steel Rigg – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Haltwhistle

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Viewpoint near Steel Rigg – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Haltwhistle

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Viewpoint near Steel Rigg – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Haltwhistle

01:31

22.6km

330m

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

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.77 km

Scrogg Wood

Forest

12.6 km

Bike Repair Station at The Sill YHA

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic YHA for walkers and cyclists, very cheap £10pppn in September, great breakfast, drying room that actually works and secure bike store. Bravo!

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12.6 km

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

Highlight • Structure

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre is a modern visitor center. It is designed to inspire and connect people of all ages with the landscape, heritage, and nature of Northern …

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13.2 km

Peel Crags

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Peel Crags: This sheer cliff face forms one of the most dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall. The path winds along the edge of Whin Sill, offering panoramic views of Crag …

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13.6 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

13.7 km

Steel Rigg from the parking lot

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the end of the parking lot you have a good view of the Peel Crap and the Steel Rigg

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14.3 km

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most iconic viewpoints in Northumberland National Park is just minutes from Steel Rigg Car Park. From here, a panoramic view unfolds of Hadrian's Wall, winding like a …

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19.1 km

View of milecastle 42

Highlight • Historical Site

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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22.0 km

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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22.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

6.07 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

28°C

15°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Viewpoint near Steel Rigg – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Haltwhistle

Bike Repair Station at The Sill YHA

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

Peel Crags

Hadrian's Wall

Steel Rigg from the parking lot

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

View of milecastle 42

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

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