Tanfield Railway – Beamish Woods loop from Urpeth
Tanfield Railway – Beamish Woods loop from Urpeth
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Tanfield Railway – Beamish Woods loop from Urpeth
01:30
22.1km
340m
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: August 7, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 18.1 km for 12 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
7.85 km
Tanfield Railway Tracks
Highlight • Structure
8.08 km
Tanfield Railway
Highlight • Monument
Good day out to see the worlds oldest railway. you can cycle on the old Bowes and Tanfield track from here or easy ride from Newcastle, check the surface and gradient on Komoot
Tip by
9.25 km
Tanfield Railway Level Crossing
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
11.1 km
Folly Wood
Forest
17.0 km
Beamish Museum
Highlight • Settlement
Tip by
17.8 km
Stone Arch Railway Tunnel on the C2C
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
18.1 km
Beamish Woods
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
22.1 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
17.3 km
2.07 km
1.29 km
941 m
322 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
19.2 km
2.42 km
348 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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