Waskerley Way – Consett to Waskerley Cycleway loop from Wolsingham

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Waskerley Way – Consett to Waskerley Cycleway loop from Wolsingham

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Waskerley Way – Consett to Waskerley Cycleway loop from Wolsingham

04:10

62.8km

860m

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: August 13, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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21.3 km

Waskerley Way

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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 route runs from Stanhope to Lydgetts Junction. As the route is very popular with cyclists, hikers and horse riders, it may be quite crowded, especially in summer. Look out for slow worms and butterflies along the way!

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35.2 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 and 150 feet (46 m) high with twelve pillars. The viaduct was closed to passenger service in 1955, before being fully closed in the 1980s, when the tracks were lifted.

Today, the viaduct is managed by Sustrans and part of the C2C cycle route.

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38.6 km

Old Railway Bridge (S&CO Railway)

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Old railway bridge on the line

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38.9 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

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Special cycling, high path

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39.6 km

Palmer's Bridge

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Bridge which is a crossroads on the coast to coast with a bridleway that runs through the fields

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43.3 km

Waskerley Station

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Waskerley Station is at the top of Stanhope Moor. This is where the old Stanhope - Tyne train line, now forms the Waskerley Way and C2C cycle route.

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45.3 km

Waskerley Way

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49.2 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 fuel the walk ahead or looking for a haven to rest, Parkhead Station can cater for you. There's even a drying room and evening meals are available, though advance booking is recommended.

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