Expert 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: June 5, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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1.41 km

Auckland Castle

21.4 km

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

There is a castle , now part of the university , a cathedral with a stunning rose window, and numerous museums - lots of free admission to some places. The …

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27.8 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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38.5 km

View of Quarrington Hill

Vantage point of the Quarrington Hills past & present.

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45.4 km

Bishop Middleham Old Quarry Nature Reserve

Nice spot for a walk down into the old disused Quarry, which is now a nature reserve;

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61.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.18 km

3.72 km

121 m

26.0 km

4.97 km

20.9 km

4.18 km

Surfaces

12.2 km

5.83 km

274 m

14.9 km

26.7 km

1.21 km

Elevation

Weather

Monday 15 September

15°C

12°C

40 %

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Bishop Auckland to Durham loop

Auckland Castle

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

View of Quarrington Hill

Bishop Middleham Old Quarry Nature Reserve

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