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North East England
County Durham

View of Lanchester Valley – Deerness path loop from Tow Law

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
County Durham

View of Lanchester Valley – Deerness path loop from Tow Law

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View of Lanchester Valley – Deerness path loop from Tow Law

02:55

52.6km

420m

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: April 3, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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11.1 km

Longburnford Quarry nature reserve

Nature Reserve

2

14.6 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

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Special cycling, high path

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15.6 km

Waskerley Way

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Waskerley Way C2C route.
Beautiful route passing through a varied
landscape; from urban fringe through to upland sheep farms and
then on to exposed heather moorland. Hownsgill Viaduct towers 46 …

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18.3 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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23.8 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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23.9 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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34.4 km

Lanchester Valley Path

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Stretching for 20 miles (32 km) through the countryside, Lanchester Valley Path is perfect for cycling and hiking. The path follows the old Lanchester Valley railway line which ran from …

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42.4 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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42.7 km

Deerness path

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Old railway path

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52.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

7.49 km

6.48 km

2.75 km

2.23 km

2.01 km

Surfaces

26.5 km

15.2 km

5.69 km

4.12 km

891 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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7°C

65 %

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