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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Bishop Auckland

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Bishop Auckland

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Bishop Auckland

07:04

106km

1,180m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.6 km for 193 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.46 km

National Cycle Route

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Hard packed former railway, now a popular walkway for cyclists and walkers. A good route to Bishop Auckland and beyond. Can get busy on weekends.

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18.1 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

19.7 km

Relley Wood

Forest

24.1 km

Lanchester Valley Path

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Stretching for 20 miles (32 km) through the countryside, Lanchester Valley Path is perfect for cycling and hiking. The path follows the old Lanchester Valley railway line which ran from …

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34.6 km

Lanchester Valley Way

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A great route but can be busy with dog walkers throughout, so be aware.
Lanchester and Knitsley farm provide opportunities to take in refreshments, likewise, when you get there Parkhead …

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34.8 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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40.1 km

Hownsgill Bunkhouse and Tea Room

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Cafe stop for many cycle routes or walks in the area, C2C or Durham. Good starting point to explore area on road, trail or track

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40.6 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

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A former railway bridge, the Hownsgill was constructed by Stanhope and Tyne Railway from 1832 to 1834. Designed by engineer Robert Stephenson, the bridge is 690 feet (210 m) long …

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40.6 km

Waskerley Way is a 9.7 mile (15.6 km) traffic-free cycle path. Running through County Durham's finest countryside, it passes impressive railway structures, patchwork farmland, woodland, wetland, scrub and moorland. The …

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54.6 km

Parkhead Station Café

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This former station master's house on the old Stanhope and Tyne Railway has been converted into a walker and cyclist-friendly cafe and B&B. Whether you are after a scone to …

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82.3 km

Howegill Plantation

Forest

106 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

30.8 km

12.8 km

10.4 km

3.77 km

1.92 km

245 m

Surfaces

62.1 km

33.1 km

5.96 km

2.86 km

2.26 km

184 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

9°C

98 %

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Bishop Auckland

National Cycle Route

Lanchester Valley Path

Lanchester Valley Way

View of Lanchester Valley

Hownsgill Bunkhouse and Tea Room

Hownsgill Viaduct

Waskerley Way

Parkhead Station Café

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