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Broomhaugh And Riding

Weardale Descent to Stanhope – Edmundbyers loop from Riding Mill

Broomhaugh And Riding

Weardale Descent to Stanhope – Edmundbyers loop from Riding Mill

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Weardale Descent to Stanhope – Edmundbyers loop from Riding Mill

05:53

120km

1,800m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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 10, 2026

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After 55.3 km for 80 m

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Start point

Train Station

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55.1 km

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

Highlight • Cafe

Good to explore instead of racing through, plenty places for refreshment.
Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is …

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55.3 km

Alston Cobbles on Front Street

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About a 30m section of cobbles is being replaced in front of the market square on Front Street. The council have used a couple of different patterns for a trial …

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64.7 km

Killhope Cross

Mountain Pass

87.6 km

Crawleyside Bank Climb

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Tough climb out of Stanhope, it can be a little scary with the big wagons coming past.

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92.1 km

Weardale Descent to Stanhope

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Very long descent from here down into Stanhope through Crawleyside.

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93.2 km

Stanhope–Castleside Road Junction (B6278)

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After very long road drag section to here can take left turn or continue to Stanhope.

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94.2 km

Descent into Edmundbyers

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Watch out for sheep!

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99.1 km

Edmundbyers

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One of a few small scenic villages along the quieter roads after Blanchland alongside Derwent reservoir.

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101 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from Muggleswick

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A lovely area to cycle near to Derwent Reservoir. Muggleswick offers a good climbing challenge up to the reservoir. Pretty steep but not too long and even a couple of …

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120 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.2 km

59.2 km

931 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

119 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

19°C

12°C

31 %

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Weardale Descent to Stanhope – Edmundbyers loop from Riding Mill

Saddlers Bakery & Bistro

Alston Cobbles on Front Street

Crawleyside Bank Climb

Weardale Descent to Stanhope

Stanhope–Castleside Road Junction (B6278)

Descent into Edmundbyers

Edmundbyers

View of Derwent Reservoir from Muggleswick

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