Blanchland Abbey – Blanchland Village loop from Whitley Chapel

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Blanchland Abbey – Blanchland Village loop from Whitley Chapel

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Blanchland Abbey – Blanchland Village loop from Whitley Chapel

03:38

43.6km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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6.87 km

Slaley Forest

Forest

15.0 km

Presser Lead Mine Pumping Station

Highlight • Historical Site

Built by the Consett Water Company in 1906, the station and the attendant's house are owned by Northumbrian Water, and the mine is used as an emergency water supply. Unfortunately …

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23.7 km

View of Pow Hill, North Pennines National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

This area can get very busy in good weather.

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24.9 km

High Hospital Plantation

Forest

28.9 km

Blanchland Public Toilets

Highlight • River

Public toilet on the right as you enter Blanchland over little bridge, hidden behind the buildings, near the river and you may find other things !!!
Great view of the river over the wall, see photo

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29.0 km

The Lord Crewe Arms & Gardens

Highlight • Pub

Great pub for a warming fire, pie and pint and a lovely village with some nice craft shops

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29.0 km

Blanchland Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful tranquil place. The abbey used to be a bit bigger. It's great that this part has been preserved so well.

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29.1 km

White Monk Tearoom, Blanchland

Highlight • Cafe

Right in the center of Blanchland, the current tearoom is located in the Victorian building you can see, which was once the school but closed in 1980. Also, if you …

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