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Brandon And Byshottles

National Cycle Route – River Deerness loop from Durham School

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Brandon And Byshottles

National Cycle Route – River Deerness loop from Durham School

Moderate

5.0

(2)

17

riders

National Cycle Route – River Deerness loop from Durham School

01:40

31.6km

200m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.5 km for 198 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

173 m

Broompark Picnic Area & Railway Paths Hub

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

so many places to from here

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2

9.74 km

Willington War Memorial

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Willington is a former mining town based on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland disused railway, which use to serve the coal mining industry. It's colliery closed in 1967.

There are …

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3

11.5 km

National Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

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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4

12.9 km

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

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The Bishop Auckland to Brandon cycle and walking path is a 14km (9mile) traffic free cycle route linking the two towns via Willington. It's built on the old railway line …

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5

16.7 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive viaduct is a Grade II-listed structure and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham railway line across the River Wear. Spanning 828 feet (252 …

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6

22.0 km

Willington Mining Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Willington is a former mining village which was hit hard by the closure of the colleries in 1967. It's now starting to thrive but is still a commuting village as …

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7

31.0 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

8

31.4 km

Broompark Picnic Area

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B

31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

7.59 km

1.46 km

1.29 km

546 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

9.04 km

1.48 km

206 m

170 m

145 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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7°C

57 %

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