Consett to Waskerley Cycleway – Edmundbyers loop from Rookhope

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway – Edmundbyers loop from Rookhope

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Consett to Waskerley Cycleway – Edmundbyers loop from Rookhope

02:53

40.6km

660m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.3 km for 85 m

After 37.8 km for 167 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

24 m

Rookhope Incline Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Old Incline and rail line. Relentless start on gravel but rideable (Dan did it on a road bike). Followed by another gravel section skirting the edge of the valley. Stunning riding.

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12.3 km

Waskerley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

14.3 km

Waskerley Station

Highlight • Cycleway

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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18.7 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Special cycling, high path

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19.0 km

Old Railway Bridge (S&CO Railway)

Highlight • Historical Site

Old railway bridge on the line

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26.8 km

View of Derwent Reservoir from Muggleswick

Highlight • Climb

A lovely area to cycle near to Derwent Reservoir. Muggleswick offers a good climbing challenge up to the reservoir. Pretty steep but not too long and even a couple of …

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28.6 km

Edmundbyers

Highlight • Settlement

One of a few small scenic villages along the quieter roads after Blanchland alongside Derwent reservoir.

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38.9 km

View of Rookhope and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

40.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

9.36 km

8.68 km

2.88 km

800 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

15.2 km

7.39 km

328 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

10°C

3°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 31, 2025,This turned out to be ambitious...🥵

This was a proper adventure. Lots of rough off rd, styles and streams. Broke my chain twice! Lovely to bump into @diablotourer on the moor tracks.

My longest & highest ride so far. Am pooped!