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North East England

Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond – Derwent Walk loop from Benton

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond – Derwent Walk loop from Benton

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Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond – Derwent Walk loop from Benton

04:03

62.4km

430m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.47 km for 444 m

Dismount required: • Sunday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.16 km

View of Newcastle's bridges over the River Tyne

Highlight • Historical Site

Newcastle upon Tyne is known for its impressive series of bridges that span the River Tyne, connecting the city to Gateshead. Within a distance of just 1.5 kilometers, you'll find …

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2

14.2 km

View of the River Tyne from Scotswood Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

View from Scotswood bridge

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3

17.0 km

Derwenthaugh Fish Pass

Highlight • Natural

Nice spot to catch a moment.

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4

18.7 km

Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

Really nice surface for cycling but beware and be considerate to the many walkers

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5

22.9 km

Rowlands Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Great views from the viaduct.

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26.8 km

Make-me-Rich Plantation

Forest

32.4 km

Whinnyhouse Plantation

Forest

8

44.4 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Derwent Walk follows the route of the Derwent Valley Railway that carried industrial materials across the region. Since its closure, the area has been reclaimed by wildlife and become a …

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9

47.5 km

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Giant train at the Swalwell end of the old railway. Sits on top of the archways

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55.6 km

Ever Tower

Ruins

11

58.7 km

Armstrong Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Victorian, traffic free, bridge above Jesmond Dene

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B

62.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

20.9 km

5.00 km

3.70 km

2.89 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

18.0 km

5.06 km

4.59 km

4.30 km

369 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

58 %

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