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River Skerne in South Park – Sheep Sculptures loop from Stapleton

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River Skerne in South Park – Sheep Sculptures loop from Stapleton

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River Skerne in South Park – Sheep Sculptures loop from Stapleton

01:47

31.2km

130m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.81 km

River Skerne

Highlight • River

River Skerne runs through the South Park in Darlington on its way to Hurworth Place, where it meets the Tees

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3.11 km

River Skerne in South Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Skerne passes through the SouthPark, and the Skerne later joins the River Tees, which then flows east and into the North Sea.

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10.5 km

Stockton and Darlington Railway Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

The Stockton and Darlington Railway bridleway near Middleton St George follows the route of the world's first public railway, connecting colliery areas near Shildon to Darlington and Stockton. The bridleway …

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15.7 km

Sedbergh Defibrillator

Highlight • Rest Area

You never know when you might need a lifesaving defib!

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15.8 km

Sheep Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

Unusual sheep artwork. Good place for a photo.

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16.1 km

Memorial Garden Picnic Area and Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

next to the picnic area is a village hall that is open for drinks on most weekday mornings run by volunteers.
picnic area has a nice view but can be a little windy

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22.2 km

World War II Pillbox, Darlington

Highlight • Monument

One of four surviving World War Two pillboxes that guarded strategically important entrances to Darlington.

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31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.69 km

7.60 km

7.01 km

3.61 km

3.35 km

1.48 km

156 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

8.93 km

2.85 km

2.58 km

1.87 km

435 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

21°C

11°C

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River Skerne in South Park – Sheep Sculptures loop from Stapleton

River Skerne

River Skerne in South Park

Bridge Over A167

Stockton and Darlington Railway Bridleway

Sedbergh Defibrillator

Sheep Sculptures

Memorial Garden Picnic Area and Viewpoint

World War II Pillbox, Darlington

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