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North East England

Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Chester-le-Street

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Chester-le-Street

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4.8

(15)

195

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Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Chester-le-Street

03:22

53.0km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.3 km for 224 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

21.3 km

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

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Bridge before Consett

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2

21.8 km

Lanchester Valley Way

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A great route but can be busy with dog walkers throughout, so be aware.
Lanchester and Knitsley farm provide opportunities to take in refreshments, likewise, when you get there Parkhead …

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22.0 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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4

26.3 km

Old Railway Bridge on the Lanchester Valley Railway Path

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Old railway bridge on the route to Lanchester

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5

27.3 km

Hownsgill Bunkhouse and Tea Room

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Cafe stop for many cycle routes or walks in the area, C2C or Durham. Good starting point to explore area on road, trail or track

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6

28.6 km

Terris Novalis Sculptures

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The sculptures on the C2C trail are amazing. They represent 140 years of steelmaking at Consett's steel plant. The largest plant in Europe, until it closure in 1980.

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7

41.0 km

Tree Carvings on the C2C Cycle Path at Stanley

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Animal shapes carved from the trees, Nightlight and Gordon, the owls, Rustle, he hedgehog and Hedley, the hare. plus a repainted signpost.

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8

47.8 km

King Coal Sculpture by David Kemp

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King Coal by David Kemp made from parts of old coal works

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53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

14.7 km

2.14 km

1.23 km

780 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

12.6 km

10.3 km

2.14 km

613 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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Sunday 10 May

9°C

3°C

24 %

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