The Drift Café – WW2 Disguised Lookout loop from East Chevington

The Drift Café – WW2 Disguised Lookout loop from East Chevington

Moderate

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The Drift Café – WW2 Disguised Lookout loop from East Chevington

01:50

41.1km

180m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 3.05 km for 706 m

After 4.48 km for 255 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.21 km

East Chevington Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7.02 km

World War II Pillbox at The Barn on the Bay

Highlight • Monument

During World War II, these bunkers were used for the defense of the United Kingdom against a possible enemy invasion. They were built in 1940 and into 1941.

The bunker is camouflaged as a small ruin.

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8.42 km

The Drift Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Drift cafe includes drinks, snacks, all day breakfast, lunch (11:30 - 16:00). They also have a fish and chips shack and pizza.
Bike friendly with the old bike racks …

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8.94 km

Cresswell Ices

Highlight • Cafe

Good Sheffield stands for bikes just by the steps down to the beach

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20.2 km

Cyclist Sculpture in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Highlight • Monument

There's a snowman too, and it don't melt 😉

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21.1 km

View of Newbiggin Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot to visit, plenty places to eat

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22.3 km

Newbiggin Colliery War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

This memorial commemorates the sacrifices of Newbiggin Colliery workers in the Great War, it was created by Messrs. Cackett and Burns Dick.
It stands as a testament to the 575 employees who served, of whom 92 tragically lost their lives.

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33.3 km

Cresswell Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cresswell Pillbox is a unique example of WWII defensive structures. Unlike most pillboxes which were built for camouflage, this one was cleverly disguised as a ruined house. Constructed in …

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33.5 km