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North East England

Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland to Durham loop

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland to Durham loop

Hard

2

riders

Bishop Auckland to Durham loop

04:16

61.1km

560m

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: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.41 km

Auckland Castle

Highlight • Castle

2

21.4 km

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a castle , now part of the university , a cathedral with a stunning rose window, and numerous museums - lots of free admission to some places. The …

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3

27.8 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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4

38.5 km

View of Quarrington Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

spectacular views from here on a clear day

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5

45.4 km

Bishop Middleham Old Quarry Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice spot for a walk down into the old disused Quarry, which is now a nature reserve;

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B

61.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

21.1 km

5.34 km

3.90 km

3.62 km

1.18 km

149 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

14.4 km

12.1 km

5.76 km

1.88 km

197 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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