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North East England

National Cycle Route – Croxdale Viaduct loop from Spennymoor

North East England

National Cycle Route – Croxdale Viaduct loop from Spennymoor

Moderate

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National Cycle Route – Croxdale Viaduct loop from Spennymoor

03:04

51.3km

390m

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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.7 km for 283 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

32.2 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

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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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2

34.3 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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3

35.7 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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4

37.4 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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5

46.4 km

View of Mainline Viaduct

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6

47.0 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

47.7 km

Sunderland Bridge

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when down here keep a good look out for the otters

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8

47.7 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

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Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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48.8 km

Coldstream Wood

Forest

B

51.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

13.8 km

9.68 km

8.49 km

3.14 km

2.12 km

Surfaces

19.5 km

11.3 km

10.2 km

8.04 km

1.81 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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1°C

21 %

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