Level Crossing – Sunderland Bridge loop from Newton Aycliffe

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Level Crossing – Sunderland Bridge loop from Newton Aycliffe

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Level Crossing – Sunderland Bridge loop from Newton Aycliffe

02:46

45.7km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.9 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 km

Overgrown Singletrack Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Handy little off road single-track connecting link, but heavily overgrown.

Tip by

15.4 km

Level Crossing

Highlight • Structure

Mainline level crossing - I always seem to get a breather here...!

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19.5 km

Graffiti Art Under Croxdale Bridge

Highlight • Structure

love the wall art

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19.5 km

Sunderland Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

when down here keep a good look out for the otters

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24.1 km

Brandon–Bishop Auckland Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

42.8 km

Locomotion Railway Museum Shildon

Highlight • Historical Site

This has free admission and as well as the trains there is a café and toilet facilities.

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45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

13.1 km

10.9 km

2.86 km

2.75 km

2.10 km

Surfaces

26.1 km

12.8 km

3.75 km

1.29 km

1.23 km

475 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Level Crossing – Sunderland Bridge loop from Newton Aycliffe

Overgrown Singletrack Path

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Locomotion Railway Museum Shildon

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