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Morpeth

Foss Bridge – The Plough Inn Mitford loop from Morpeth

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Morpeth

Foss Bridge – The Plough Inn Mitford loop from Morpeth

Moderate

4.7

(7)

34

hikers

Foss Bridge – The Plough Inn Mitford loop from Morpeth

02:36

9.78km

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: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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462 m

Morpeth Castle

Castle

2

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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3

4.23 km

Wooden Stile

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Exit here to cross under A1.

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4

4.45 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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5

4.93 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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6

5.44 km

The Plough Inn Mitford

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7

5.54 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

6.52 km

Highford Bridge

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Bridge, built in 1830, made from squared tooled stone with dressed accents. It features three segmental arches, with the central arch being slightly taller, along with triangular cutwaters, arch rings, …

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9

8.33 km

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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B

9.78 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.05 km

2.55 km

843 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

3.06 km

488 m

388 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 4 July

19°C

15°C

49 %

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