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Alnwick Market Place – Rothbury Village Centre loop from Alnwick

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Alnwick Market Place – Rothbury Village Centre loop from Alnwick

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Alnwick Market Place – Rothbury Village Centre loop from Alnwick

03:27

51.3km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.01 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

Barter Books

Highlight • Cafe

Good book shop, nice cafe.

Tip by

1.56 km

Alnwick Market Place

Highlight • Settlement

Alnwick is a prominent town, with all amenities including large supermarkets. And, of course, a castle... The cobbled areas of the marketplace are attractive.

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2.51 km

View of Alnwick Castle from Lion Bridge

Highlight • Castle

There's a layby at the side of this road which gives you the best view of Alnwick Castle from the outside. A couple of hundred yards down the hill is the famous Lion Bridge, much beloved of wedding couples.

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9.04 km

Oxen Wood

Forest

11.1 km

Corby Letch Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just as you come down the hill on your left or up on your right there is a stone bridge with this waterfall behind it. There is a small layby …

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21.8 km

Armstrong Cottages

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful cottages just as you leave Rothbury with a link to Cragside and the Armstrong Estate.

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22.4 km

Rothbury Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Rothbury is a peaceful town in the heart of Northumberland. Close to the hills and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is an ideal base for explorations. …

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33.8 km

Callaly Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Pause a moment from frantic pedalling to slow and appreciate the gorgeous woodlands around the splendour of the ‘Castle’.

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51.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.1 km

1.00 km

215 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

2.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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Alnwick Market Place – Rothbury Village Centre loop from Alnwick

Barter Books

Alnwick Market Place

View of Alnwick Castle from Lion Bridge

Corby Letch Waterfall

Armstrong Cottages

Rothbury Village Centre

Callaly Castle

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