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River Deerness – Lanchester Valley Path loop from Bearpark

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River Deerness – Lanchester Valley Path loop from Bearpark

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River Deerness – Lanchester Valley Path loop from Bearpark

01:29

20.5km

240m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.7 km for 276 m

After 16.3 km for 240 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.95 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

4.06 km

Broompark Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.67 km

Deerness Valley Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

6.79 km

Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

A safe place to park the car and follow the cicleway

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8.08 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

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10.4 km

Waterside Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

An easy track with techy bits like roots, sloping sides and a decent climb needing a bit of speed.

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18.5 km

Lanchester Valley Path

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Stretching for 20 miles (32 km) through the countryside, Lanchester Valley Path is perfect for cycling and hiking. The path follows the old Lanchester Valley railway line which ran from …

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.20 km

2.10 km

861 m

854 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

3.46 km

2.52 km

1.05 km

1.00 km

514 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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River Deerness – Lanchester Valley Path loop from Bearpark

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Broompark Picnic Area

Deerness Valley Railway Path

Parking Area

River Deerness

Waterside Forest Trail

Lanchester Valley Path

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