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Thornton Viaduct – Hewenden Viaduct loop from Queensbury

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Thornton Viaduct – Hewenden Viaduct loop from Queensbury

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Thornton Viaduct – Hewenden Viaduct loop from Queensbury

01:36

24.1km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.55 km

Queensbury Railway Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Historical Site

This tunnel is under threat partly due to Highway Englands Incompetency. They have decided at an enormous cost to abandon this amazing structure. Tax payers money being wasted. The tunnel …

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2

1.91 km

Queensbury Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

Although it is closed, the memorials are well worth the visit.
Try not to use station road it is an unadopted road.
However a lovely walk from Thornton Primary School and coffee at the Junction Lodge would be worthwhile

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3

2.86 km

Peacock Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

We followed the trail back to the café and passed the peacocks. The white one is the youngster of the peacock and peahen

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4

2.87 km

Mr and Mrs Peacocks and Peahens

Highlight • Natural

Lots of feathered friends in this lovely little spot

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5

3.66 km

Thornton Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well worth a look

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6

4.14 km

View of Thornton Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Set off from opposite Thornton Cemetery there were some stunning views today

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7

12.2 km

Hewenden Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Originally built as a railway viaduct, and opened in 1883, Hewenden is today a Grade II-listed structure being one of the highest viaducts in Britain.The Great Northern Railway Trail, for walkers and cyclists, now runs over its span.

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24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

3.91 km

2.75 km

649 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

4.35 km

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Lowest point (210 m)

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