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Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Stanley

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Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Stanley

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Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Stanley

02:12

32.1km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.1 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.48 km

Lanchester Railway Station

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Lanchester train station

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11.5 km

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

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Bridge before Consett

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12.0 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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12.2 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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14.7 km

Cotswold Way Signpost at Ladysmith

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Not far to go until you reach Lydgetts Junction at Consett

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16.5 km

Old Railway Bridge on the Lanchester Valley Railway Path

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Old railway bridge on the route to Lanchester

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18.2 km

Terris Novalis Sculptures

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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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23.6 km

Sustrans Cycle Route Signpost

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Newly painted cycle route sign

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32.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

9.83 km

8.38 km

2.49 km

1.05 km

214 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

7.25 km

6.58 km

2.94 km

260 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

25°C

13°C

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Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Stanley

Lanchester Railway Station

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

Lanchester Valley Way

View of Lanchester Valley

Cotswold Way Signpost at Ladysmith

Old Railway Bridge on the Lanchester Valley Railway Path

Terris Novalis Sculptures

Sustrans Cycle Route Signpost

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