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View of Lanchester Valley – Lanchester Valley Way loop from Durham

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View of Lanchester Valley – Lanchester Valley Way loop from Durham

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View of Lanchester Valley – Lanchester Valley Way loop from Durham

02:42

41.1km

320m

Cycling

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.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.53 km

Lanchester Valley Path

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Stretching for 20 miles (32 km) through the countryside, Lanchester Valley Path is perfect for cycling and hiking. The path follows the old Lanchester Valley railway line which ran from 1862 until 1965. Trains once carried iron to Consett steelworks and coal from Langley Park along this route.

You should be able to spot old station houses, platforms and historical ruins en route. There's also plenty of benches and picnic areas.

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13.5 km

Lanchester Railway Station

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Lanchester train station

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15.5 km

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

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Bridge before Consett

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16.2 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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18.5 km

Knitsley Farm Shop & Cafe

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As far as farm shops go, this has the option of a sit-in cafe with a great choice of food or alternitavley, the Deli has a choice of freshly made sanwiches, pastries and beverages to take out. One of my favourite refuling points on this route.

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20.6 km

Old Railway Bridge on the Lanchester Valley Railway Path

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Old railway bridge on the route to Lanchester

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25.1 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 Station also offers similar.
If you have arrived at Parkhead Station from Lanchester, then the good news is that it's mostly downhill back to Lanchester, which is a real bonus, especially if the wind is against you on the Waskerly Way. Enjoy........👍

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38.8 km

River Browney

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The River Browney flows through County Durham through moorland, forests, disused coal mines, and remnants of a bygone industrial era. Decades of lead and coal mining badly affected the river's biodiversity. However, since the closure of the mines, the river has bounced back and you may even spot otters here today.

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41.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

3.48 km

2.23 km

1.63 km

693 m

150 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

7.84 km

1.14 km

196 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 26 June

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View of Lanchester Valley – Lanchester Valley Way loop from Durham

Lanchester Valley Path

Lanchester Railway Station

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

View of Lanchester Valley

Knitsley Farm Shop & Cafe

Old Railway Bridge on the Lanchester Valley Railway Path

Lanchester Valley Way

River Browney

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