Metal Cow Sculptures – Animal Carvings in Tree Stump loop from Chester-le-Street

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Metal Cow Sculptures – Animal Carvings in Tree Stump loop from Chester-le-Street

Moderate

4.3

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Metal Cow Sculptures – Animal Carvings in Tree Stump loop from Chester-le-Street

02:44

45.3km

340m

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

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.05 km for 99 m

After 31.3 km for 224 m

After 44.2 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.88 km

Stellagill Wood

Forest

6.82 km

Stone Arch Railway Tunnel on the C2C

Highlight • Historical Site

Another old rail tunnel on the C2C

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7.04 km

Metal Cow Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

There are four metal cow statues, these have been made from old JCB type diggers and old metal from scrap machinery, the tails are heavy thick chain, the necks are …

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13.8 km

A693 Pedestrian Bridge to Annfield Plain

Highlight • Bridge

The photo was taken on January 9th 2025. There had been a sudden winter freeze with considerable snow fall in the County Durham area. Temperatures were down to minus 5 …

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20.6 km

here are good sections of fast single track just off the Consett Bypass road. Some parts have a hard compact gravel surface, in and out of woodland areas, then into open playing fields. It is nice to ride through here

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23.2 km

View of the Bridge

Highlight • Other

35.3 km

Tanfield View Pond

Lake

35.9 km

Animal Carvings in Tree Stump

Highlight • Natural

There are several animals carved into the tree, a hedgehog, rabbit amongst them. Someone must have dedicated many hours into carving these features into the tree

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41.0 km

Graffiti Bridge Underpass

Highlight • Structure

There are many bridge underpasses on this trail. They are ideal shelters on rainy days, also good locations where you can take a photo without your phone getting wet

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42.7 km

Chimney Head Monument

Highlight • Monument

As you get closer to this feature you suddenly realise it has eyes, a mouth and head features. Approaching I thought it was an old chimney, which it does appear to be

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45.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types