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North East England

Derwent Walk Viaduct – Rowlands Gill Viaduct loop from Shotley Bridge

Running trails & routes

North East England

Derwent Walk Viaduct – Rowlands Gill Viaduct loop from Shotley Bridge

Hard

56

runners

Derwent Walk Viaduct – Rowlands Gill Viaduct loop from Shotley Bridge

01:57

18.7km

180m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.98 km

View of the River Derwent

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great views over the river Derwent and plenty of Red Kites to be seen

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2

4.77 km

Derwent Walk

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Derwent Walk is a former rail link for the former industry in this area. Since the closure of the track, this has become a beautiful walking and cycling path. This …

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5.38 km

Make-me-Rich Plantation

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4

7.23 km

Viaduct on the Lanchester Valley Railway Path

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Eating a sandwich watching the world go by

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5

7.96 km

Derwent Walk Viaduct

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walked over the top as part of the Tyne and wear heritage way

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6

9.34 km

Rowlands Gill Viaduct

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Great views from the viaduct.

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7

11.5 km

Lintzford Disused Railway Station

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This old train station is a nice nod to the past, when trains drove here instead of cyclists.

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8

12.2 km

Railway Bridge on the Derwent Walk

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Great place to watch the red kites

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9

18.3 km

Shotley Bridge Former Railway Station

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B

18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.2 km

317 m

151 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

4.08 km

186 m

166 m

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