River Deerness – River Deerness loop from Crook

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River Deerness – River Deerness loop from Crook

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River Deerness – River Deerness loop from Crook

03:08

50.5km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 31.7 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

12.2 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

13.6 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

15.1 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

31.0 km

St Michael and All Angels Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Ornate entrance to the church

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38.1 km

Deerness Valley Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

40.5 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

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42.8 km

Waterside Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

An easy track with techy bits like roots, sloping sides and a decent climb needing a bit of speed.

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45.8 km

Deerness Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

48.8 km

Tinribs Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

50.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.4 km

12.9 km

7.58 km

3.15 km

1.94 km

607 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

22.0 km

1.81 km

794 m

428 m

403 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 8 November

11°C

4°C

27 %

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River Deerness – River Deerness loop from Crook

River Deerness

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

St Michael and All Angels Church

Deerness Valley Railway Path

River Deerness

Waterside Forest Trail

Deerness Valley Way

Tinribs Memorial Bench

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