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Mitford Castle and Church – Mitford Castle Ruins loop from Morpeth

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North East England

Mitford Castle and Church – Mitford Castle Ruins loop from Morpeth

Easy

4.7

(3)

6

hikers

Mitford Castle and Church – Mitford Castle Ruins loop from Morpeth

01:16

4.65km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

8 m

Highford Bridge

Highlight • River

Bridge, built in 1830, made from squared tooled stone with dressed accents. It features three segmental arches, with the central arch being slightly taller, along with triangular cutwaters, arch rings, …

Tip by

2

924 m

Wooden Stile

Highlight • Trail

Exit here to cross under A1.

Tip by

3

1.15 km

Wooden Stile Near Mitford

Highlight • Trail

Quite rickety be careful if coming from Mitford as bottom step on opposite side is very loose.

Tip by

4

1.24 km

World War II Pillbox – River Wansbeck Stop Line

Highlight • Monument

The pillboxes, located at distances of 894m to the north-northeast, 320m to the northwest, 301m to the south, and 718m to the southwest of Mitford Bridge, are well-preserved standing structures …

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5

1.63 km

Foss Bridge

Highlight • River

Bridge from the mid-18th century, constructed of tooled-and-margined stone with ashlar voussoirs and parapet. It features two segmental arches with a triangular cutwater between them. The arches have distinct arch …

Tip by

6

1.75 km

Mitford Castle and Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Ok

Tip by

7

1.82 km

St Mary Magdalene Church

Highlight • Other

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 …

Tip by

8

2.03 km

Mitford Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

History:
Mitford Castle dates back to the late 12th century, initially documented in 1138. It served various strategic roles, including being seized by King John in 1215 and later occupied …

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B

4.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

312 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.46 km

1.31 km

304 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 4 October

19°C

13°C

11 %

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