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Waldridge Fell – Riverside Park loop from Great Lumley

Road cycling routes

North East England

Waldridge Fell – Riverside Park loop from Great Lumley

Moderate

12

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Waldridge Fell – Riverside Park loop from Great Lumley

01:28

31.0km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.02 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

73 m

Totem Pole in Great Lumley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views of Durham across to Lumley Castle.

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2

8.05 km

Waldridge Fell

Highlight • Natural

Lowland Moor, Car parks but no amenities. Lots of footpaths and some great views with Durham Cathedral, The Angel of the North, Penshaw Monument, Spire Bridge and coastal wind turbines …

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3

9.76 km

Miner and Pit Pony Mural

Highlight • Historical Site

Huge wall art

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4

12.3 km

Wooden Bridge on Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

Steep track and wet, good fun

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5

16.0 km

Peth Bank Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

The hairpin bend is the toughest bit and after that it's just slow and steady and worth it

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6

28.1 km

Riverside Café, Chester-le-Street

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and drink at decent prices

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7

28.3 km

Riverside Park

Highlight • River

The traffic-free cycle path runs along though this little park along the river. There are public toilets and a cafe

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B

31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

1.02 km

236 m

195 m

176 m

153 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

236 m

223 m

142 m

< 100 m

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