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Hagg Bank Bridge – Prudhoe Spetchells loop from Ovingham

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Hagg Bank Bridge – Prudhoe Spetchells loop from Ovingham

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Hagg Bank Bridge – Prudhoe Spetchells loop from Ovingham

05:07

18.9km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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617 m

When visiting Horsley Wood Dene Stream, consider exploring the nearby Whittle Dene reservoirs, located just north of Horsley. This area is renowned for its rich birdlife, including ospreys observed fishing …

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3.80 km

Hagg Bank Bridge

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The Hagg Bank Bridge, also known as the Points Bridge or Half-Moon Bridge, is a Grade II* listed pedestrian bridge spanning the River Tyne at Wylam. It was originally built …

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5.20 km

The Spetchells

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Great views from the top-level wildlife at the bottom!

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6.77 km

Prudhoe Spetchells

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The Spetchells are chalk waste heaps from a chemical factory that operated on a nearby site until the mid-1960s. The name comes from old maps that refer to this area …

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7.22 km

River Tyne

Lake

7.52 km

Tyne Riverside Café

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Tyne Riverside Café is a dog- and bike-friendly eatery in Tyne Riverside Country Park in Prudhoe. It features a completely nut-free kitchen serving home-cooked food, including vegan and gluten-free options. …

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7.84 km

View from Ovingham Bridge

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The Ovingham Bridge is a single-lane steel truss bridge over the River Tyne in Northumberland, built in 1883 to replace a ferry link; the bridge originally operated as a toll …

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7.95 km

The Goose Fair Cross

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The Goose Fair Cross in Ovingham is a historic monument with an 11th-century crucifix, mounted on a modern plinth, situated on a grassy field above the River Tyne. It serves …

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

6.25 km

2.88 km

1.84 km

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.86 km

4.34 km

3.03 km

2.88 km

1.31 km

173 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 24 July

19°C

13°C

63 %

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Hagg Bank Bridge – Prudhoe Spetchells loop from Ovingham

View of the Hills and Valley

Horsley Wood Dene Stream

Hagg Bank Bridge

The Spetchells

Prudhoe Spetchells

Tyne Riverside Café

View from Ovingham Bridge

The Goose Fair Cross

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