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North East England

Wolsingham Road Descent – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

Road cycling routes

North East England

Wolsingham Road Descent – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

Moderate

4.7

(3)

98

riders

Wolsingham Road Descent – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

01:28

28.4km

360m

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: June 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 26.8 km for 279 m

After 27.2 km for 188 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

991 m

Redhills Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

Narrow, steep lane which varies from around 5% to 20% gradient. Its a tough little climb, included in Simon Warren’s Top Climbs Of The NE book. It’s generally quiet, but be careful about oncoming traffic when descending.

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2

8.87 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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3

14.0 km

Waterhouses Road

Highlight • Trail

4

20.7 km

St Luke's Church, Ushaw Moor

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in 1912 in Ushaw Moor

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5

26.0 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

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6

26.7 km

South Street View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

A steep cobbled climb with views of Durham Cathedral

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B

28.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

5.46 km

2.49 km

1.42 km

540 m

150 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

2.47 km

451 m

205 m

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Thursday 9 July

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