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Viewpoint near Steel Rigg – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Milecastle 40 (Winshields)

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Viewpoint near Steel Rigg – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Milecastle 40 (Winshields)

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Viewpoint near Steel Rigg – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Milecastle 40 (Winshields)

01:40

25.3km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.6 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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676 m

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most iconic viewpoints in Northumberland National Park is just minutes from Steel Rigg Car Park. From here, a panoramic view unfolds of Hadrian's Wall, winding like a …

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1.32 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

1.69 km

Peel Crags

Highlight • Viewpoint

Peel Crags: This sheer cliff face forms one of the most dramatic sections of Hadrian's Wall. The path winds along the edge of Whin Sill, offering panoramic views of Crag …

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2.29 km

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

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The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre is a modern visitor center. It is designed to inspire and connect people of all ages with the landscape, heritage, and nature of Northern …

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2.31 km

Bike Repair Station at The Sill YHA

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic YHA for walkers and cyclists, very cheap £10pppn in September, great breakfast, drying room that actually works and secure bike store. Bravo!

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12.4 km

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

Centre of Britain sign

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13.2 km

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

Highlight • Monument

The town of Haltwhistle promotes itself as the "Centre of Britain". Not sure how this is calculated but you can visit the "Centre of Britain Military Surplus" and the "Centre of Britain Hotel".

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16.6 km

Melkridge Millenium Nature Park

Nature Reserve

25.3 km

Steel Rigg from the parking lot

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the end of the parking lot you have a good view of the Peel Crap and the Steel Rigg

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25.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

272 m

140 m

127 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

7.14 km

286 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

10°C

0°C

62 %

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Viewpoint near Steel Rigg – Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle loop from Milecastle 40 (Winshields)

Viewpoint near Steel Rigg

Hadrian's Wall

Peel Crags

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

Bike Repair Station at The Sill YHA

Centre of Britain Sign, Haltwhistle

Centre of Britain, Haltwhistle

Steel Rigg from the parking lot

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