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North East England

River Wansbeck – Bothal Castle loop from Ashington

Road cycling routes

North East England

River Wansbeck – Bothal Castle loop from Ashington

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River Wansbeck – Bothal Castle loop from Ashington

01:02

23.4km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.5 km for 169 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.96 km

River Wansbeck

Highlight • River

2

5.03 km

Bothal Path

Highlight • Trail

This is the start of the descent to Bothal. Its not too steep and is solid ground.

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3

5.45 km

Bothal Jubilee Stone and War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The jubilee stone commemorates the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II (2012).

The Bothal War Memorial is a stone monument consisting of a cairn with a plinth, pedestal, shaft, and …

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4

5.46 km

Bothal Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views of the Bothal Castle ruin from the village of Bothal (old English for dwelling). Well worth a stop to take in the magnificent castle, though be warned, you're …

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5

5.65 km

Bothal Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the castle, and then straight onto Bothal Bank for a punchy little climb!

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6

6.90 km

Robin of Pegswood Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Robin of Pegswood designed to symbolise the area's mining heritage and links to Sherwood Forest in Nottingham.
The piece was created by local artist Tom Maley, whose previous work includes …

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7

9.31 km

St. John's Church, Longhoughton

Highlight • Historical Site

lovely place to have a breather

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8

21.2 km

Sheepwash Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great views up and down the Wansbeck

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B

23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

7.97 km

639 m

429 m

210 m

113 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

3.34 km

113 m

< 100 m

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