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View of the Cheviot Hills – WW2 Disguised Lookout loop from Morpeth

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North East England

View of the Cheviot Hills – WW2 Disguised Lookout loop from Morpeth

Easy

5.0

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39

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View of the Cheviot Hills – WW2 Disguised Lookout loop from Morpeth

01:40

39.2km

240m

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: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.94 km

View of the Cheviot Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice long distance view of Cheviot hills

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2

5.86 km

Cockle Park Tower

Highlight • Castle

Cockle Park Tower, hunting lodge, only just noticed while passing, hard to spot. I don't know if open to public as I didn't stop . more info below
morpethherald.co.uk/news/mysteries-and-theories-about-the-tower-1-8287970

photos from castleuk.net/castle_lists_north/81/cockle2.html

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3

15.5 km

Widdrington Smooth Asphalt Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Widdrington smooth asphalt, nice and flat, very fast with a westerly wind

Tip by

4

20.1 km

WW2 Disguised Lookout

Highlight • Other

WW2 disguised lookout and camping pods, you may see some Larma's too.

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5

20.3 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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6

21.7 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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22.9 km

Hall Wood

Forest

8

32.2 km

St. John's Church, Longhoughton

Highlight • Historical Site

lovely place to have a breather

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B

39.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

3.30 km

1.10 km

865 m

242 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

3.84 km

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

5°C

44 %

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