The Derwent Walk is an old railway line that is not there anymore. The are several miles of long straight, flat surface to ride on. Popular with walkers, dogs and cyclists. It is quite wide and easy to pass people without any fuss

Duncan

March 24, 2025

Mountain biking

Nice to see the Derwent walk fully open again.

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1. Derwent Walk Express Sculpture – Start of Derwent Walk loop from MetroCentre

45.3km

02:53

370m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Old Railway Station and Bridge – Start of Derwent Walk loop from MetroCentre

37.4km

02:19

270m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wylam Railway Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from St James

57.1km

03:27

510m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Sunday 8 March

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Location: North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Derwent Walk

1. Derwent Walk Express Sculpture – Start of Derwent Walk loop from MetroCentre

2. Old Railway Station and Bridge – Start of Derwent Walk loop from MetroCentre

3. Wylam Railway Bridge – George Stephenson's Birthplace loop from St James

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