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North East England

View of Lanchester Valley – Lanchester Valley Way loop from Healeyfield

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

View of Lanchester Valley – Lanchester Valley Way loop from Healeyfield

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4.7

(3)

3

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View of Lanchester Valley – Lanchester Valley Way loop from Healeyfield

02:19

36.3km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.66 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

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A former railway bridge, the Hownsgill was constructed by Stanhope and Tyne Railway from 1832 to 1834. Designed by engineer Robert Stephenson, the bridge is 690 feet (210 m) long …

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2

9.15 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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3

9.31 km

Lanchester Valley Way

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A great route but can be busy with dog walkers throughout, so be aware.
Lanchester and Knitsley farm provide opportunities to take in refreshments, likewise, when you get there Parkhead …

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4

9.85 km

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

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Bridge before Consett

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5

11.8 km

Lanchester Railway Station

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Lanchester train station

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30.9 km

Longburnford Quarry nature reserve

Nature Reserve

7

33.6 km

Palmer's Bridge

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Bridge which is a crossroads on the coast to coast with a bridleway that runs through the fields

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8

34.3 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

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Special cycling, high path

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9

34.6 km

Old Railway Bridge (S&CO Railway)

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Old railway bridge on the line

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

8.27 km

6.08 km

3.18 km

685 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

7.66 km

2.22 km

194 m

160 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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