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Wolsingham Road Descent – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Kirk Merrington

Road cycling routes

North East England

Wolsingham Road Descent – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Kirk Merrington

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Wolsingham Road Descent – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Kirk Merrington

01:40

33.3km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.20 km

Brancepeth Station Car Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Beware, the place closes at 8PM. Don't forget your car there!

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2

9.26 km

Wolsingham Road Descent

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A cracking descent on a quiet road. Look out for potholes, blind corners and oncoming cars.

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3

16.3 km

Deerness Valley Railway Path Sculpture Bench

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The sculpture is close to a parking place

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4

25.6 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

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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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5

26.0 km

Knead a Slice Café

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6

26.5 km

Bishop Auckland Castle

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B

33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

2.96 km

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

5.61 km

156 m

107 m

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Thursday 28 May

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