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Wolsingham Road Descent – River Browney loop from Willington

Wolsingham Road Descent – River Browney loop from Willington

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Wolsingham Road Descent – River Browney loop from Willington

01:54

40.6km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.59 km

Wolsingham Road Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A cracking descent on a quiet road. Look out for potholes, blind corners and oncoming cars.

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9.75 km

Waterhouses Road

Highlight • Trail

25.6 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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40.0 km

Willington Mining Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Willington is a former mining village which was hit hard by the closure of the colleries in 1967. It's now starting to thrive but is still a commuting village as …

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40.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

11.1 km

3.04 km

618 m

161 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

4.94 km

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

19°C

12°C

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Wolsingham Road Descent – River Browney loop from Willington

Wolsingham Road Descent

Waterhouses Road

River Browney

Willington Mining Memorial

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