Corbridge Bridge – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Corbridge

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Corbridge Bridge – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Corbridge

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Corbridge Bridge – Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds loop from Corbridge

04:26

16.2km

240m

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: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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646 m

Corbridge Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This 17th C bridge across the River Tyne allows longer walks from village along both sides of the river, in both directions.

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1.30 km

River Tyne

Highlight • River

There is a walk along the River Tyne from the free car park at Corbridge.

Tip by

1.37 km

The remains of the Roman Bridge at Corbridge form part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage site. The ruins formed part of the road ramp that led up to the bridge which took Dere Street across the River Tyne.

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4.78 km

Park Wood

Forest

8.17 km

Bandstand

Highlight • Structure

8.29 km

Hexham Abbey and the Abbey Grounds

Highlight • Religious Site

The stunning Hexham Abbey is the town’s visual centrepiece. Origins of a monastery here date back to 674, possibly part-built by stone plundered from Hadrian's Wall and other Roman ruins. …

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8.42 km

Hexham Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Market for already 800 years, the first market here was in 1222.

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8.47 km

The Moot Hall, Hexham

Highlight • Historical Site

Hexham Moot Hall is an impressive medieval gatehouse dating from around 1379, situated on the east side of the Market Place. It was built by order of the Archbishop of …

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8.58 km

Hexham Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The Northumberland market town of Hexham, at the confluence of the North Tyne and the South Tyne rivers, is a great base for exploring the North Pennines AONB, the Northumberland …

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16.2 km

End point

Train Station

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