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North East England

Wolsingham Railway Station – Hamsterley Forest Car Park loop from Wolsingham

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Wolsingham Railway Station – Hamsterley Forest Car Park loop from Wolsingham

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Wolsingham Railway Station – Hamsterley Forest Car Park loop from Wolsingham

01:25

19.2km

420m

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 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.65 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

891 m

Wolsingham Family Walk

Highlight • Trail

A quiet picnic area alongside the Waskerley Beck with lots of parking. A number of walks are possible from here including the Family Walk, an easy circular route on footpaths accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs, 1.5 miles long.

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2

1.22 km

Market Place, Wolsingham

Highlight • Settlement

Front Street & Market Place

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3

1.68 km

St. Mary's and St. Stephen's Church, Wolsingham

Highlight • Other

The parish church in Wolsingham has a history going back to the 12th century, though the present church was rebuilt in 1848 by W. Nicholson. The church is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

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4

2.29 km

Wolsingham Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

On the eastern edge of the tranquil Durham Dales, a warm welcome awaits hikers in Wolsingham. Its stone buildings and period features hint at the towns history and its streets …

Tip by

5

2.78 km

Wear Bank

Highlight • Climb

Great hill to climb or descend (carefully!) out of Wolsingham

Tip by

6

9.00 km

Hamsterley Forest Car Park

Highlight • Forest

B

19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

1.90 km

543 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

5.60 km

153 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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