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The Tommy at Seaham – Wind farm view Loop from Durham

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The Tommy at Seaham – Wind farm view Loop from Durham

Simon Russell planned a bike ride

December 28, 2020

The Tommy at Seaham – Wind farm view Loop from Durham

Moderate

03:08

47.1km

15.1km/h

370m

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Overview

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.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 783 m for 81 m

After 46.1 km for 65 m

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Start point

Train Station

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20.0 km

Stony Cut Bank Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Long drag out of Seaham. Formerly a colliery line carrying coal from Murton and South Hetton Collieries to Seaham Harbour. It's straight, so what you see is what you get! The surface makes it interesting.

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23.5 km

Tommy War Memorial, Seaham

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This striking statue was created by artist Ray Lonsdale. Found close to the Seaham war memorial on the seafront, the huge steel soldier depicts a soldier from World War I. …

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25.0 km

Seaham Beach

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Great views out to the North Sea. There is also plenty of parking here, if you were looking for an alternative start to this route.

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30.2 km

View of Great Eppleton Wind Farm

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Perfect spring summer on a nice day

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34.7 km

Pittington Way Railway Path

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Pittington Way Railway Path. Fast, flat, interesting narrow railway path / double track. A good leg tester. Watch for lots of glass under the bridge at the Eastern end of the track

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45.4 km

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

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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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46.8 km

View of Durham from Durham Station

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47.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

18.0 km

3.29 km

2.10 km

1.12 km

275 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

15.6 km

5.81 km

688 m

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The Tommy at Seaham – Wind farm view Loop from Durham

Stony Cut Bank Path

Tommy War Memorial, Seaham

Seaham Beach

View of Great Eppleton Wind Farm

Pittington Way Railway Path

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

View of Durham from Durham Station

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