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North East England

National Cycle Route – Croxdale Viaduct loop from Sedgefield

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

National Cycle Route – Croxdale Viaduct loop from Sedgefield

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National Cycle Route – Croxdale Viaduct loop from Sedgefield

03:39

53.0km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.0 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

22.2 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

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

25.7 km

National Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

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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3

27.4 km

Willington War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4

36.4 km

View of Mainline Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

37.0 km

Croxdale Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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6

37.7 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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7

39.2 km

Croxdale Hall Gravel Route

Highlight • Trail

Lovely decent to Sunderland Bridge, tough grind out the other way heading to Bowburn

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40.4 km

Butterby Wood

Forest

B

53.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

11.7 km

8.25 km

8.07 km

5.68 km

2.06 km

Surfaces

27.7 km

9.36 km

8.35 km

5.61 km

1.78 km

184 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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18 %

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