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River Deerness – National Cycle Route loop from Shildon

River Deerness – National Cycle Route loop from Shildon

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River Deerness – National Cycle Route loop from Shildon

03:15

48.7km

410m

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: November 10, 2025

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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512 m

Locomotion Railway Museum Shildon

Highlight • Historical Site

This has free admission and as well as the trains there is a café and toilet facilities.

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20.0 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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25.8 km

Broompark Picnic Area & Railway Paths Hub

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

so many places to from here

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25.8 km

Broompark Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.3 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

27.6 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

35.5 km

Willington War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

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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37.3 km

National Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

40.8 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Newton Cap Viaduct is Grade II listed and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham City railway across the River Wear. The viaduct fell into disuse when the railway closed in 1968.

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

11.0 km

8.48 km

2.17 km

1.72 km

1.22 km

163 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

10.6 km

3.34 km

1.52 km

1.36 km

Elevation

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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River Deerness – National Cycle Route loop from Shildon

Locomotion Railway Museum Shildon

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Broompark Picnic Area & Railway Paths Hub

Broompark Picnic Area

River Deerness

Willington War Memorial

National Cycle Route

Newton Cap Viaduct

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