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National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Willington

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National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Willington

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National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Willington

00:51

13.4km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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427 m

Willington Mining Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Willington is a former mining village which was hit hard by the closure of the colleries in 1967. It's now starting to thrive but is still a commuting village as …

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509 m

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.

There are …

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2.28 km

National Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

Hard packed former railway, now a popular walkway for cyclists and walkers. A good route to Bishop Auckland and beyond. Can get busy on weekends.

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6.20 km

Knead a Slice Café

Highlight • Cafe

6.67 km

Bishop Auckland Castle

Highlight • Castle

7.79 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive viaduct is a Grade II-listed structure and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham railway line across the River Wear. Spanning 828 feet (252 …

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9.84 km

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

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The Bishop Auckland to Brandon cycle and walking path is a 14km (9mile) traffic free cycle route linking the two towns via Willington. It's built on the old railway line …

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11.4 km

Tree-Lined Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • River

Great place to stop for a coffee

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

2.25 km

1.97 km

1.16 km

1.02 km

147 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

4.58 km

1.53 km

185 m

147 m

104 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Willington

Willington Mining Memorial

Willington War Memorial

National Cycle Route

Knead a Slice Café

Bishop Auckland Castle

Newton Cap Viaduct

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

Tree-Lined Riverside Walk

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