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County Durham

View of Lanchester Valley – Derwent Walk loop from Chester-le-Street

Routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
County Durham

View of Lanchester Valley – Derwent Walk loop from Chester-le-Street

Hard

4.7

(3)

40

riders

View of Lanchester Valley – Derwent Walk loop from Chester-le-Street

03:34

68.2km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.4 km

River Browney

Highlight • Forest

The River Browney flows through County Durham through moorland, forests, disused coal mines, and remnants of a bygone industrial era. Decades of lead and coal mining badly affected the river's …

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2

24.1 km

Lanchester Valley Way

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A great route but can be busy with dog walkers throughout, so be aware.
Lanchester and Knitsley farm provide opportunities to take in refreshments, likewise, when you get there Parkhead …

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3

24.2 km

View of Lanchester Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth the effort for the views

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33.5 km

Whinnyhouse Plantation

Forest

5

36.1 km

View of Ebchester

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Big skies

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39.0 km

Make-me-Rich Plantation

Forest

7

40.8 km

Lintzford Disused Railway Station

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This old train station is a nice nod to the past, when trains drove here instead of cyclists.

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8

43.0 km

Rowlands Gill Viaduct

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Great views from the viaduct.

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9

45.5 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Derwent Walk follows the route of the Derwent Valley Railway that carried industrial materials across the region. Since its closure, the area has been reclaimed by wildlife and become a …

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10

48.6 km

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

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Giant train at the Swalwell end of the old railway. Sits on top of the archways

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53.6 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

B

68.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.2 km

26.1 km

7.20 km

1.97 km

1.64 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

27.5 km

3.94 km

3.78 km

126 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

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Friday 29 May

24°C

8°C

4 %

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