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North East England

Rowlands Gill Viaduct – Derwent Walk loop from Chester-le-Street

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Rowlands Gill Viaduct – Derwent Walk loop from Chester-le-Street

Hard

4.7

(25)

240

riders

Rowlands Gill Viaduct – Derwent Walk loop from Chester-le-Street

03:58

61.6km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.95 km

King Coal Sculpture by David Kemp

Highlight • Structure

King Coal by David Kemp made from parts of old coal works

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10.4 km

Tanfield View Pond

Lake

3

14.3 km

Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This lovely forest trail offers a peaceful green escape through the industrial estate. It’s especially stunning in autumn when the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and yellow, though be cautious as they can become slippery.

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4

22.2 km

Terris Novalis Sculptures

Highlight • Viewpoint

The sculptures on the C2C trail are amazing. They represent 140 years of steelmaking at Consett's steel plant. The largest plant in Europe, until it closure in 1980.

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27.3 km

Whinnyhouse Plantation

Forest

32.4 km

Byerside Wood

Forest

7

34.8 km

Lintzford Disused Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

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

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8

37.0 km

Rowlands Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Great views from the viaduct.

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9

39.5 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

39.6 km

View of the Column of Liberty, Gibside

Highlight • Monument

Seen from the Derwent Walk, its part of Gibside built circa 1750-57 for George Bowes

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11

42.6 km

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

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

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47.6 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

B

61.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.7 km

12.7 km

3.44 km

2.64 km

1.17 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

10.6 km

9.24 km

5.67 km

249 m

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Tuesday 1 September

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