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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Byers Green

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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Byers Green

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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Byers Green

01:34

21.9km

210m

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: April 8, 2026

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3.67 km

Vinovia Roman Fort

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Vinovia or Vinovium was a Roman fort and settlement situated just over 1 mile to the north of the town of Bishop Auckland on the banks of the River Wear in County Durham, England.

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5.13 km

Bishop Auckland Castle

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5.50 km

Auckland Castle

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6.63 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

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This impressive viaduct is a Grade II-listed structure and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham railway line across the River Wear. Spanning 828 feet (252 …

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8.68 km

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

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The Bishop Auckland to Brandon cycle and walking path is a 14km (9mile) traffic free cycle route linking the two towns via Willington. It's built on the old railway line …

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10.1 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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11.8 km

Willington War Memorial

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Willington is a former mining town based on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland disused railway, which use to serve the coal mining industry. It's colliery closed in 1967.

There are …

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19.3 km

Start of Auckland Way

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I think it's better done in reverse order

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21.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

6.26 km

2.40 km

2.24 km

1.53 km

685 m

Surfaces

5.96 km

5.93 km

4.50 km

4.13 km

1.09 km

279 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Byers Green

Vinovia Roman Fort

Bishop Auckland Castle

Auckland Castle

Newton Cap Viaduct

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

National Cycle Route

Willington War Memorial

Start of Auckland Way

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