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Ferryhill

Open Pit Quarry loop from Ferryhill

Moderate

23

riders

Open Pit Quarry loop from Ferryhill

02:08

44.8km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 24.3 km for 279 m

After 24.8 km for 188 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.62 km

Open Pit Quarry

Highlight • Other

2

3.81 km

Bishop Middleham Old Quarry Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice spot for a walk down into the old disused Quarry, which is now a nature reserve;

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3

14.0 km

View of Crowtrees Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely traffic free off road ride. Great views and lots of history too.

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15.3 km

Cassop National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

5

23.6 km

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

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6

24.3 km

South Street View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

A steep cobbled climb with views of Durham Cathedral

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B

44.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

8.98 km

2.39 km

1.13 km

506 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

7.05 km

451 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 28 May

21°C

12°C

20 %

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