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North East England

Croxdale And Hett

River Deerness – Deerness path loop from Butterby Oxbow

North East England

Croxdale And Hett

River Deerness – Deerness path loop from Butterby Oxbow

Moderate

3.0

(1)

32

riders

River Deerness – Deerness path loop from Butterby Oxbow

02:46

45.3km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 30.8 km for 198 m

After 31.2 km for 263 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

442 m

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

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Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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2

1.22 km

Croxdale Viaduct

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Croxdale Viaduct, which takes the East Coast Main Line over the River Wear near Croxdale and Sunderland Bridge, is an impressive 11-arch span built by the North Eastern Railway in 1872.

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7.26 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

4

8.64 km

River Deerness

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5

10.6 km

Deerness Valley Railway Path

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6

13.0 km

River Deerness

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The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

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7

13.3 km

Deerness path

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Old railway path

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8

18.4 km

Deerness Valley Way

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9

26.8 km

National Cycle Route

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Hard packed former railway, now a popular walkway for cyclists and walkers. A good route to Bishop Auckland and beyond. Can get busy on weekends.

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45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

9.19 km

7.58 km

6.84 km

2.85 km

2.09 km

Surfaces

17.0 km

15.7 km

8.22 km

2.59 km

1.59 km

170 m

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