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North East England

Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Thorpe Thewles Station loop from Houghton-le-Spring

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Thorpe Thewles Station loop from Houghton-le-Spring

Moderate

5.0

(1)

16

riders

Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Thorpe Thewles Station loop from Houghton-le-Spring

03:57

67.1km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.1 km

Hart to Haswell Track

Highlight • Trail

Cracking little piece of track to push the heart and lungs, just be aware of pedestrians and dog walkers

Tip by

2

19.1 km

Junction of National Cycle Routes 1 and 14

Highlight • Cycleway

Point where National cycle route 1 and 14 split off easy to get lost here

Tip by

3

23.4 km

Hurworth Burn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice spot on a summers day to stop for a picnic and a breather whilst cycling this stretch of the Castle Eden Walkway, which is part of National Cycle Network 1.

Tip by

29.6 km

Tilery Wood

Forest

30.0 km

West Carr Plantation

Forest

31.2 km

Wynyard Woodland (Country) Park

Nature Reserve

7

33.9 km

Thorpe Thewles Station

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe within a, no longer used, railway station.

Tip by

8

34.0 km

Castle Eden Walkway at Wynyard Woodland Park

Highlight • Trail

The beginning of Castle Eden walkway, lovely path that can be ridden for hours. Can be very busy with walkers.

Tip by

9

34.3 km

Wynyard Woodland Park – Thorpe Wood

Highlight • Trail

Wynyard Woodland is a lovely nature spot that's great for cycling and mountain biking. A network of trails criss-cross through the woodland and colourful wildflower meadows. There's also a cafe …

Tip by

10

37.3 km

Wynyard Woodland Park Black Squares Trail

Highlight • Trail

Wynyard Woodland Park - Black Squares

Tip by

11

38.0 km

Castle Eden Walkway Bridge Over the A689

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge that takes you over the A689 which is found on the castle Eden cycle track

Tip by

B

67.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.1 km

23.0 km

5.62 km

2.87 km

1.33 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

29.8 km

17.7 km

12.0 km

5.41 km

1.53 km

713 m

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Thursday 15 October

13°C

5°C

32 %

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