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North East England

Denemouth Viaduct – Castle Eden Mansion loop from Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Denemouth Viaduct – Castle Eden Mansion loop from Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

Moderate

5.0

(2)

10

hikers

Denemouth Viaduct – Castle Eden Mansion loop from Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

03:21

12.5km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.98 km

View of the viaduct and marshland

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Nice place with a big viaduct

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2

2.53 km

Denemouth Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

The railway viaduct at Dene Holme over Castle Eden Dene was completed in 1905. The viaduct has 10 arches, each spanning 60 ft. It is easier to photograph it from …

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3

4.11 km

Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

A National Nature Reserve, this steep and well-wooded valley has been cut deep into soft limsetone rock by the action of Castle Eden Burn as it finds its way down …

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4

4.44 km

The Kissing Rock

Highlight • Natural

5

4.69 km

Castle Eden Dene Woodland and Rock Formations

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This is a gentle woodland path trailing between the Castle Eden Burn river. It's worth walking past The Castle, which is a Grade II-listed mansion perched above the woodland.

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6

6.12 km

Castle Eden Mansion

Highlight • Monument

Built by Rowland Burdon around 1765 using architect William Newton. It has 11 bedrooms and was recently up for sale (2020) for £3m

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7

7.69 km

Railway Path Through Fields and Woods

Highlight • Trail

8

9.06 km

Hart to Haswell Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

B

12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

2.70 km

2.08 km

1.78 km

215 m

172 m

Surfaces

3.92 km

2.25 km

2.22 km

2.10 km

1.57 km

256 m

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 26 June

28°C

14°C

61 %

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