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Canal / Riverside Circular

Bellingham Three Waters Walk

Northumberland

Distance
0.9 mi
Est. time
1h
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

A short circuit through Bellingham, linking Hareshaw Burn, Cuddy's Well and the North Tyne. Start at the public Jubilee Field car park and walk into the village on the road past the shops. The outward leg crosses the burn on the village road bridge, then turns behind the former courthouse to a small footbridge.

Cross back to the western bank and follow Burnside downstream. Boat Road leads to the path below the churchyard and St Cuthbert's Well, usually called Cuddy's Well. Visit the well by the lower path, then retrace the short spur and continue west along the North Tyne. The riverside path brings you back to Jubilee Field, where there is space for a picnic before returning to the car park.

Allow about an hour with stops. There are road crossings, uneven riverside surfaces and a small change of level near the well. Take care beside the water, especially after heavy rain. This shorter version leaves the church steps and the Heritage Centre visit for another time.

Start at the public Jubilee Field car park, west of Bellingham village centre, beside the North Tyne. Meet at the southern end of its access track where the riverside footpath begins.

Walk details

Walk type
Circular
Category
Canal / Riverside
Distance
0.9 mi (1.5 km)
Est. time
1h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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