Moderate bike 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 10, 2024

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Train Station

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7.47 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.

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20.9 km

River Deerness

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The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

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29.2 km

Wayne Clark Memorial Sculpture and View of the Pennines

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Fabulous view of the Pennines and a bench to stop and rest on the Deerness Valley Railway Path.

This was a former single track branch line used to serve the coal mining industry in the area.

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37.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

13.1 km

943 m

367 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

11.5 km

7.03 km

6.66 km

115 m

Elevation

Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

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Wayne Clark Memorial Sculpture and View of the Pennines

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