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North East England

Metal Cow Sculptures – The Shepherd and Spinners loop from Stanley

North East England

Metal Cow Sculptures – The Shepherd and Spinners loop from Stanley

Moderate

2

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Metal Cow Sculptures – The Shepherd and Spinners loop from Stanley

00:48

11.0km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 319 m for 59 m

After 4.19 km for 201 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.30 km

Metal Cow Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

There are four metal cow statues, these have been made from old JCB type diggers and old metal from scrap machinery, the tails are heavy thick chain, the necks are …

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2

2.52 km

Stone Arch Railway Tunnel on the C2C

Highlight • Historical Site

Another old rail tunnel on the C2C

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3

3.08 km

Beamish Museum Entrance

Highlight • Historical Site

4

3.19 km

The Shepherd and Spinners

Highlight • Restaurant

Great little pub frozen in time

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5

7.60 km

Pockerley Farm Pond

Highlight • Lake

Rough bridleway ideal for mountain bikes with countryside all around.

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6

7.91 km

Forest Path Climb

Highlight • Trail

B

11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

2.59 km

1.92 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

3.47 km

2.17 km

347 m

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Thursday 23 July

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10°C

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