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Consett to Waskerley Cycleway – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Fellgate

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North East England

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Fellgate

Hard

4.9

(11)

160

riders

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Fellgate

05:48

92.9km

690m

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 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 80 m for 8 m

After 92.9 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

15.3 km

Vigo Wood

Forest

2

19.3 km

King Coal Sculpture by David Kemp

Highlight • Structure

King Coal by David Kemp made from parts of old coal works

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3

30.7 km

Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

4

38.6 km

Terris Novalis Sculptures

Highlight • Viewpoint

The sculptures on the C2C trail are amazing. They represent 140 years of steelmaking at Consett's steel plant. The largest plant in Europe, until it closure in 1980.

Tip by

5

48.1 km

Waskerley Station

Highlight • Cycleway

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.

Tip by

6

52.5 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Special cycling, high path

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

52.8 km

Old Railway Bridge (S&CO Railway)

Highlight • Historical Site

Old railway bridge on the line

Tip by

8

56.2 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

Highlight • Cycleway

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 …

Tip by

69.5 km

Tanfield View Pond

Lake

B

92.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.0 km

9.18 km

6.69 km

3.50 km

2.59 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

64.9 km

20.1 km

5.81 km

1.90 km

165 m

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Tuesday 6 October

14°C

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