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The Roxy – Forest Trail loop from Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

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The Roxy – Forest Trail loop from Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

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The Roxy – Forest Trail loop from Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

01:57

30.3km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.5 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.81 km

Panoramic View from Tower Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.7 km

The Roxy

Highlight • Other

Old theatre that has a sandwich shop now

Tip by

14.9 km

Old Byre Wood Workshop

Highlight • Other

Old byre now a wood workshop

Tip by

15.6 km

Leadgate Sign – Eden Colliery

Highlight • Monument

On the C2C route

Tip by

15.7 km

Jolly Drovers Maze Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Cycling is permitted here as it is the cycle route to Sunderland

Tip by

15.8 km

Bendy Path by The Jolly Drovers

Highlight • Cycleway

25.5 km

This lovely forest trail offers a peaceful green escape through the industrial estate. It’s especially stunning in autumn when the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and yellow, though be cautious as they can become slippery.

Tip by

30.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

8.54 km

3.44 km

1.12 km

980 m

958 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

3.26 km

1.45 km

367 m

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

20°C

14°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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The Roxy – Forest Trail loop from Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

Panoramic View from Tower Road

The Roxy

Old Byre Wood Workshop

Leadgate Sign – Eden Colliery

Jolly Drovers Maze Sculpture

Bendy Path by The Jolly Drovers

Forest Trail

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