Beaufront Castle Gatehouse – St Andrew's Church, Corbridge loop from Hexham

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Beaufront Castle Gatehouse – St Andrew's Church, Corbridge loop from Hexham

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Beaufront Castle Gatehouse – St Andrew's Church, Corbridge loop from Hexham

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13.1km

40m

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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4.15 km

Beaufront Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The Beaufront Castle Gatehouse is the gateway to the impressive Beaufront Castle, a Grade I listed manor house in Northumberland, near Hexham. Although the castle itself was built between 1836 and 1841 in the Castellated Gothic Revival style by architect John Dobson, the complex contains older elements such as a clock tower with a bell dating from 1694 and parts of a 17th-century house belonging to the Errington family.
The gatehouse is believed to be part of this historic structure and served as both ceremonial and functional access to the estate. It stands on a site where a pele tower—a fortified tower house that was later incorporated into the manor house—was mentioned as early as 1415.

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6.47 km

Town Hall Buildings, Corbridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Town Hall Buildings in Corbridge form a striking ensemble on the Market Place, reflecting the historic and civic heart of the village. Built in 1887 as a municipal complex, it combines Victorian architecture with local sandstone and characteristic details such as stepped gables, arched windows, and a clock tower. Originally housing a meeting hall, library, and fire station, the building remained a center for local government and community life for decades. Today, it houses various functions, including shops and apartments, while maintaining its role as a visual anchor and reminder of Corbridge's civic history and social dynamism.

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6.66 km

Grants Bakery & Patisserie, Corbridge

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In centre amazing cakes

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6.69 km

St Andrew's Church, Corbridge

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Andrew’s Church in Corbridge is one of the oldest and most historic churches in Northumberland, with roots dating back to 674 AD, when St. Wilfrid founded a monastery here. Although the original timber-framed building has disappeared, the current church still incorporates Roman stonework from the nearby Corstopitum Fort, including an impressive tower arch dating from around 150 AD. Saxon and Norman elements include a Saxon window, a Norman zigzag doorway, and a 13th-century chancel. Vicar’s Pele Tower: a 14th-century fortified tower house built with Roman stone, once a refuge from Scottish raids. King’s Oven: a communal bread oven dating from 1310, still visible on the site. Memorial Gate: commemorates 108 local men who died in WWI.

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12.5 km