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North East England

Causey Arch Coal Wagon – Causey Arch loop from Stanley

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Causey Arch Coal Wagon – Causey Arch loop from Stanley

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4.9

(33)

219

hikers

Causey Arch Coal Wagon – Causey Arch loop from Stanley

01:13

4.64km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

325 m

East Tanfield Station (Tanfield Railway)

Highlight • Historical Site

Inside the station building, the Waiting Room café provides refreshments from 10am to 2pm daily and later on train operating days.

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2

1.77 km

Old Railway Cart at Causey Arch

Highlight • Structure

Steam train stops just behind this at the platform

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3

1.78 km

Causey Arch Coal Wagon

Highlight • Monument

An interesting wagon right by the Causey Arch

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4

1.79 km

Causey Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Causey Arch is the oldest surviving single span railway bridge in the world. It was built in 1727 and at the time was also the widest single span bridge. It …

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5

2.04 km

Stone Arch Bridge Over River

Highlight • River

This is a nice location to take a photo, being able to look upstream and listen to the sound of water flowing, whilst crossing back and forth over 4 or 5 of these bridges. The views are scenic and pleasant

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6

2.26 km

Wooden Bridge Near Causey Arch

Highlight • Bridge

7

2.50 km

Causey Arch and Picnic Area

Highlight • Monument

There is a free car park at the starting point. A coffee & cake shop is at the beginning of the car park. This is a popular area for people …

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8

3.17 km

Old Wagon Way to Causey Arch

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice walk, a couple of overgrown paths making walking a bit tricky.

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4.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

1.11 km

363 m

208 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

687 m

398 m

301 m

142 m

< 100 m

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Monday 22 June

28°C

14°C

42 %

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