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Wolsingham Road Descent – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Kirk Merrington

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Spennymoor

Wolsingham Road Descent – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Kirk Merrington

Moderate

4.7

(3)

10

riders

Wolsingham Road Descent – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Kirk Merrington

01:38

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: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.25 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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2

16.3 km

The sculpture is close to a parking place

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3

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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4

26.0 km

Knead a Slice Café

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5

26.5 km

Bishop Auckland Castle

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B

33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

2.96 km

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.7 km

3.33 km

107 m

106 m

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