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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Lanchester

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Lanchester

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Lanchester

03:17

50.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard 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: May 8, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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3.98 km

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

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Bridge before Consett

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4.68 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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10.2 km

Waskerley Way is a 9.7 mile (15.6 km) traffic-free cycle path. Running through County Durham's finest countryside, it passes impressive railway structures, patchwork farmland, woodland, wetland, scrub and moorland. The …

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24.2 km

Parkhead Station Café

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This former station master's house on the old Stanhope and Tyne Railway has been converted into a walker and cyclist-friendly cafe and B&B. Whether you are after a scone to …

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32.7 km

Waskerley Station

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Waskerley Station is at the top of Stanhope Moor. This is where the old Stanhope - Tyne train line, now forms the Waskerley Way and C2C cycle route.

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37.1 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

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Special cycling, high path

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40.8 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

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A former railway bridge, the Hownsgill was constructed by Stanhope and Tyne Railway from 1832 to 1834. Designed by engineer Robert Stephenson, the bridge is 690 feet (210 m) long …

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46.4 km

Lanchester Valley Way

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A great route but can be busy with dog walkers throughout, so be aware.
Lanchester and Knitsley farm provide opportunities to take in refreshments, likewise, when you get there Parkhead …

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50.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

16.7 km

12.5 km

1.14 km

1.10 km

150 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

22.4 km

978 m

318 m

146 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

21°C

11°C

19 %

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Lanchester

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

View of Lanchester Valley

Waskerley Way

Parkhead Station Café

Waskerley Station

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

Hownsgill Viaduct

Lanchester Valley Way

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