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Durham Castle – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

Durham Castle – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

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Durham Castle – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

05:20

91.2km

1,670m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.49 km for 69 m

After 1.81 km for 69 m

After 2.33 km for 99 m

After 3.71 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.73 km

Durham Castle

Highlight • Castle

Along with the magnificent cathedral, Durham Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been continuously occupied since its construction, which began in 1072 under the orders of …

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2.62 km

This recently built crossing spanning the River Wear is designated for pedestrians and cyclists.

Initially known as the Millennium Bridge, it underwent a name change following public consultation to become …

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3.64 km

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

Highlight • River

marked paths can be a little confusing

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12.1 km

Long Edge Rolling Road with Panoramic Views

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nip into Broom House farm for tea and cake.

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16.3 km

Peth Bank Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

The hairpin bend is the toughest bit and after that it's just slow and steady and worth it

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23.2 km

15% Steep Ramp With Hairpin in Iveston

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Watch you don't get caught out 15% steep short ramp with hairpins. Investon , nice place

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56.5 km

Thornley Backroads

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet rural backroads!

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66.9 km

Waterhouses Road

Highlight • Trail

76.5 km

Ragpath Heath nature reserve

Nature Reserve

91.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.9 km

7.21 km

1.02 km

618 m

306 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.8 km

31.2 km

717 m

230 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

21°C

10°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Durham Castle – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

Durham Castle

Penny Ferry Bridge

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

Long Edge Rolling Road with Panoramic Views

Peth Bank Climb

15% Steep Ramp With Hairpin in Iveston

Thornley Backroads

Waterhouses Road

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