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Framwellgate Moor

Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Framwellgate Moor

Road cycling routes

North East England

Framwellgate Moor

Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Framwellgate Moor

Moderate

5.0

(1)

17

riders

Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Framwellgate Moor

02:17

49.1km

520m

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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 44.1 km for 80 m

After 44.3 km for 66 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.0 km

Willington Mining Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Willington is a former mining village which was hit hard by the closure of the colleries in 1967. It's now starting to thrive but is still a commuting village as …

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2

22.9 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3

23.4 km

Knead a Slice Café

Highlight • Cafe

28.2 km

Quarry Wood

Forest

5

37.6 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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6

41.2 km

Durham University Botanic Garden

Highlight • Forest

The Botanic Garden is open:

10am to 5pm from 1st March to 31st October

10am to 4pm from 1st November to end of February (closed over Christmas).

We are open …

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7

42.8 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

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8

43.5 km

South Street View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

A steep cobbled climb with views of Durham Cathedral

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9

44.3 km

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

Highlight • River

marked paths can be a little confusing

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49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

18.5 km

5.36 km

1.00 km

897 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

4.33 km

564 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 27 June

21°C

12°C

38 %

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