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Felling Bypass Path – Tanfield Railway loop from Dunston

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United Kingdom

England

North East England

Felling Bypass Path – Tanfield Railway loop from Dunston

Moderate

4.7

(3)

riders

Felling Bypass Path – Tanfield Railway loop from Dunston

02:53

38.4km

410m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.41 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

3.85 km

Arch Near Brent Wharf

Highlight • Structure

Just in front of this photo is the location of the new Brent Wharf residential building that has had recent construction work undertaken in March 2024. The photos are features on the bank side leading up the hill

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20.1 km

Felling Bypass Path

Highlight • Cycleway

These are good tracks to ride on, the surface is compact and the ride speed is quite fast and flowing. It is an enjoyable section to ride on

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26.3 km

Cracked Dirt Road with Trench

Highlight • Structure

This trench was here about 2 months ago and it has not been back filled. As of March 2024 is was also still there. Pipes have been laid for some …

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29.5 km

Carved Stone Monolith

Highlight • Monument

This sculpture sticks out as it is located on a track where not much else is, somewhat unexpected to see this. On one side of the rock there is decoration carved into the stone

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31.7 km

Muddy Path Through Woodland

Highlight • Forest

Most of the tracks had puddles on them on this day, but many sections are dedicated cycle routes. The surfaces are compact and you get decent traction

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32.4 km

Tanfield Railway

Highlight • Monument

tanfield-railway.co.uk
Good day out to see the worlds oldest railway. you can cycle on the old Bowes and Tanfield track from here or easy ride from Newcastle, check the surface and gradient on Komoot

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35.9 km

Leaf-Shaped Drinking Fountains

Highlight • Structure

This area has loads of different trails leading off in all directions. There is a nice lake with ducks and swans swimming. Also some decorative features

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38.0 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over the A1

Highlight • Structure

Slight climb here enabling crossing the A1 main road. You have to use your gears hereto go up this twisty bridge crossing

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38.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

12.2 km

7.73 km

3.65 km

1.52 km

110 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

8.76 km

8.20 km

7.06 km

3.42 km

780 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

11°C

4°C

60 %

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Felling Bypass Path – Tanfield Railway loop from Dunston

Arch Near Brent Wharf

Felling Bypass Path

Cracked Dirt Road with Trench

Carved Stone Monolith

Muddy Path Through Woodland

Tanfield Railway

Leaf-Shaped Drinking Fountains

Pedestrian Bridge Over the A1

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