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Path Along the River Derwent – Allensford Park Playground loop from Shotley Bridge

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Path Along the River Derwent – Allensford Park Playground loop from Shotley Bridge

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Path Along the River Derwent – Allensford Park Playground loop from Shotley Bridge

01:10

10.1km

160m

Running

Moderate run. 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 15, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Start point

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1.82 km

Path Along the River Derwent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This enchanting stretch of path along the River Derwent is defined by vibrant moss, gnarled branches, and stunning views of the flowing river.

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4.94 km

Allensford Blast Furnace

Highlight • Monument

Down by the river

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4.95 km

Allensford Park Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

Car park at Allensford

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5.46 km

Allensford Woodland and Project Genesis Heritage Trail

Highlight • Cafe

Great little café next to the caravan park

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5.65 km

The Oak Man Sculpture on Project Genesis Heritage Trail

Highlight • Trail

Giant carving on the heritage trail

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5.92 km

Wooden Bridge on Heritage Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Heritage trail route

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6.51 km

Old Pumphouse of Consett Steelworks

Highlight • Structure

The old pumphouse that supplied Consett steelworks with water

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7.04 km

Consett Heritage Trail

Highlight • Trail

10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

2.14 km

2.08 km

1.43 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

2.22 km

1.65 km

1.62 km

537 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

28°C

16°C

79 %

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Path Along the River Derwent – Allensford Park Playground loop from Shotley Bridge

Path Along the River Derwent

Allensford Blast Furnace

Allensford Park Playground

Allensford Woodland and Project Genesis Heritage Trail

The Oak Man Sculpture on Project Genesis Heritage Trail

Wooden Bridge on Heritage Trail

Old Pumphouse of Consett Steelworks

Consett Heritage Trail

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