Cycling in County Durham is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of North East England. So you can find your perfect County Durham bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Willington and Esh Winning loop from Witton-le-Wear

37.7km

02:52

410m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. From Chester-le-Street to Beamish loop

38.6km

02:29

340m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Consett to Rookhope loop

58.9km

04:14

800m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. From Stanhope to Horsley Hall loop

47.0km

03:28

830m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lanchaster and Annfield Plain loop from Consett

35.3km

02:25

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Hetton-le-Hole and Ryhope loop from Seaham

47.1km

03:08

370m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Rookhope and Edmundbyers loop from Stanhope — North Pennines

50.4km

03:33

840m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Kibblesworth and Chester-le-Street loop from Stanley

25.3km

01:48

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Durham to Seaham coastal loop

56.1km

03:32

500m

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10. St Johns Chapel and Middleton-in-Teesdale loop from Stanhope — North Pennines

59.1km

04:16

1,270m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in County Durham

1. Willington and Esh Winning loop from Witton-le-Wear

2. From Chester-le-Street to Beamish loop

3. Consett to Rookhope loop

4. From Stanhope to Horsley Hall loop

5. Lanchaster and Annfield Plain loop from Consett

6. Hetton-le-Hole and Ryhope loop from Seaham

7. Rookhope and Edmundbyers loop from Stanhope — North Pennines

8. Kibblesworth and Chester-le-Street loop from Stanley

9. Durham to Seaham coastal loop

10. St Johns Chapel and Middleton-in-Teesdale loop from Stanhope — North Pennines

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