Netherwitton Stone Bridge – Kirkley Café loop from Kirkwhelpington

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Netherwitton Stone Bridge – Kirkley Café loop from Kirkwhelpington

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Netherwitton Stone Bridge – Kirkley Café loop from Kirkwhelpington

03:48

62.3km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Mary Castle Plantation

Forest

16.7 km

Netherwitton Stone Bridge

Highlight • River

Its beautiful little village with a lovely stream running through it

Tip by

28.2 km

History of the Church:

The parish church dates back to the late 12th century and was remodeled in the 13th century, likely after the village was burned by King John in 1216. The 14th century saw the addition of transepts. Major restoration and the addition of a south aisle, west tower, clerestory, and porch were carried out by R.J. Johnson of Newcastle in 1874-5.

Exterior:

The church features a mix of medieval squared stone and 19th-century ashlar with red tile roofs. Key elements include a west tower with an octagonal southwest stair turret, a south aisle with stepped angle buttresses and lancet windows, and a projecting southwest porch. The north nave wall has 13th-century masonry and a blocked door. The chancel’s south wall includes a 12th-century priest’s door and lancet windows, while the transepts have trefoiled ogee lights.

Interior:

Inside, the 12th-century south arcade features round moulded arches on round piers with scalloped capitals. The north transept and south transept have foliage-carved capitals and a small piscina, respectively. The chancel arch and tower arch are 19th-century, and the chancel includes triple sedilia and eastern lancets with 12th-century outer shafts. Fittings include a 1622 Revely monument, a Romanesque wall monument, a medieval bell, and various 19th-century items like the font, pulpit, and reredos with figures of Saints Aidan and Cuthbert.

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37.9 km

Kirkley Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

38.0 km

WATBike Bike Workshop and Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm; Saturdays 10am to 2pm. Tel 01661 825599

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38.0 km

The Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great spot for a break with
Plenty seating outside with hot or cold food. Lots of cyclists on a good day. Facilities to get your bike fixed aswell!

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38.1 km

Kirkley Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bike friendly cafe at Thornyford Farm. It serves a variety of drinks, cakes and snacks.
Open 08:30 - 15:00 at weekends.
09:00 - 15:00 Wed, Thurs & Fri.
Closed Mon & Tue.

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