Causey Arch – Causey Arch Coal Wagon loop from Causey Bank Mires SSSI

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Causey Arch – Causey Arch Coal Wagon loop from Causey Bank Mires SSSI

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4.6

(10)

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Causey Arch – Causey Arch Coal Wagon loop from Causey Bank Mires SSSI

01:29

5.39km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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25 m

Causey Arch and Picnic Area

Highlight • Monument

There is a free car park at the starting point. A coffee & cake shop is at the beginning of the car park. This is a popular area for people …

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264 m

Wooden Bridge Near Causey Arch

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735 m

Causey Arch

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Causey Arch is the oldest surviving single span railway bridge in the world. It was built in 1727 and at the time was also the widest single span bridge. It …

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756 m

Old Railway Cart at Causey Arch

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Steam train stops just behind this at the platform

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764 m

Causey Arch Coal Wagon

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An interesting wagon right by the Causey Arch

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978 m

Old Wagon Way to Causey Arch

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Nice walk, a couple of overgrown paths making walking a bit tricky.

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5.07 km

View of the County Durham Countryside

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Remote spot not frequented by people very much. Rough farmer's trail downhill to a ford at the bottom. Front suspension recommended.

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5.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.08 km

1.48 km

635 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.74 km

1.58 km

1.57 km

332 m

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Causey Arch – Causey Arch Coal Wagon loop from Causey Bank Mires SSSI

Causey Arch and Picnic Area

Wooden Bridge Near Causey Arch

Causey Arch

Old Railway Cart at Causey Arch

Causey Arch Coal Wagon

Old Wagon Way to Causey Arch

View of the County Durham Countryside

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