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Morpeth Town Centre – Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth) loop from Morpeth

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Morpeth Town Centre – Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth) loop from Morpeth

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Morpeth Town Centre – Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth) loop from Morpeth

01:29

5.61km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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462 m

Morpeth Castle

Castle

1.46 km

Stepping Stones at The Stanners

Highlight • River

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 pool in 1956. In 1972, Castle Morpeth borough received a floral clock as a gift, which now adorns the park's southeast area.

The William Turner Garden, established in 1999, is a notable feature of the park. This garden, funded by a generous £2.1 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, includes an aviary and serves as a tribute to William Turner, a renowned herbalist born in Morpeth around 1508. Turner's contributions to documenting British flora are well-celebrated.

Additionally, the eastern section of the park holds historical significance as Ha' Hill, the site of a former motte-and-bailey castle constructed by the de Merlay family in 1095.

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1.50 km

Bakehouse Steps (Stepping Stones), Morpeth

Highlight • River

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, likely dating back to the 20th century, evenly spaced in the river bed. They connect High Stanners on the west bank to Newgate Street.

After heavy rain, the river can flow swiftly, making the stepping stones hazardous to cross. Locally known as the Bakehouse Steps, they play a vital role in facilitating river crossings in Morpeth.

Note there is no right of way on the other side.

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1.74 km

Sewer Gas Lamp

Highlight • Monument

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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1.75 km

Whalebone Arch

Highlight • Monument

This is not the original whale bone cottage, that was 50m to the east. The arch is made of the jaw bones of a whale it is unknown who erected them but it is believed they have been here since the houses were built in the 1920s.

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1.94 km

Lady's Walk and Stepping Stones to Newminster Abbey

Highlight • Trail

2.79 km

Morpeth Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

3.60 km

Morpeth Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The Morpeth Clock Tower, situated near Market Place in Morpeth, is an impressive structure with a height of 60 feet and walls measuring 3 feet 6 inches in thickness. Adjacent to the Morpeth Town Hall and the YMCA buildings, the tower is a Grade II* listed building.

Constructed between 1604 and 1634, the Clock Tower boasts a weathered appearance due to its use of recycled Medieval stone. While it was believed that the stone originated from a gatehouse at the west end of Oldgate, it is more likely that it was sourced from the nearby ruins of Newminster Abbey, which was dissolved in 1537.

In 1706, the tower acquired a set of six bells cast by renowned bell founder Richard Phelps from the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. These bells were originally intended for the Parish Church of Berwick-upon-Tweed but were presented to the Corporation of Morpeth by Major General Edmund Maine, MP of Morpeth, after the people of Berwick failed to elect Maine as their member of parliament. This led to the local saying, "Berwick Bells are heard in Morpeth." The bells were restored and placed in a new cast iron frame in 1951 by John Taylor & Co to commemorate the Festival of Britain, as they had fallen into disrepair over the years.

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4.70 km

Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth)

Highlight • Bridge

The Chantry Footbridge replaced an older two-arch bridge from the 13th century. An iron footbridge was built on the site in 1869, and it was refurbished in 2004. The bridge connects Bridge Street with Hill Gate on the south side. At the north end of the footbridge is the 13th century All Saints Chantry, which was restored in 1980 and is now a tourist information center, craft center, and museum. Just upstream from the bridge is a weir.

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5.61 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.94 km

900 m

896 m

463 m

393 m

Surfaces

2.08 km

2.00 km

1.13 km

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

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1°C

31 %

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Morpeth Town Centre – Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth) loop from Morpeth

Stepping Stones at The Stanners

Bakehouse Steps (Stepping Stones), Morpeth

Sewer Gas Lamp

Whalebone Arch

Lady's Walk and Stepping Stones to Newminster Abbey

Morpeth Town Centre

Morpeth Clock Tower

Chantry Footbridge (Morpeth)

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