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City Of Durham

View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Durham

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
City Of Durham

View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Durham

Hard

5.0

(4)

43

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Durham

06:18

97.1km

990m

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: February 11, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.32 km

River Browney

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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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5.53 km

Lanchester Valley Path

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Stretching for 20 miles (32 km) through the countryside, Lanchester Valley Path is perfect for cycling and hiking. The path follows the old Lanchester Valley railway line which ran from …

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3

16.2 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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4

21.8 km

Waskerley Way

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Waskerley Way is a 9.7 mile (15.6 km) traffic-free cycle path. Running through County Durham's finest countryside, it passes impressive railway structures, patchwork farmland, woodland, wetland, scrub and moorland. The …

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50.0 km

High Hospital Plantation

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50.1 km

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7

67.4 km

Waskerley Station

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Waskerley Station is at the top of Stanhope Moor. This is where the old Stanhope - Tyne train line, now forms the Waskerley Way and C2C cycle route.

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71.8 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

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Special cycling, high path

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75.5 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

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A former railway bridge, the Hownsgill was constructed by Stanhope and Tyne Railway from 1832 to 1834. Designed by engineer Robert Stephenson, the bridge is 690 feet (210 m) long …

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81.1 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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97.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

26.3 km

20.9 km

17.0 km

2.39 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.4 km

39.2 km

1.90 km

297 m

228 m

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Thursday 7 May

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7°C

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