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North East England

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture – Start of Derwent Walk loop from Whickham

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture – Start of Derwent Walk loop from Whickham

Easy

4.7

(7)

193

hikers

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture – Start of Derwent Walk loop from Whickham

01:18

4.99km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

18 m

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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2

933 m

Derwent Walk

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The Derwent Walk is an old railway line that is not there anymore. The are several miles of long straight, flat surface to ride on. Popular with walkers, dogs and cyclists. It is quite wide and easy to pass people without any fuss

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3

1.27 km

Derwent Walk Country Park Trail Signpost

Highlight • Rest Area

Derwent valley explorer and Clockburn circular directions

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4

1.49 km

Old Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Have a peek under the walkway to find this

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5

2.19 km

Butterfly Bridge, Derwent Walk Country Park

Highlight • Structure

The butterfly bridge crossing the river on the Derwent valley and heritage way trails

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6

2.74 km

Land of Oak & Iron Visitor Centre

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7

4.47 km

Swalwell Cricket Club

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Cricket club with function room for hire

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8

4.82 km

Start of Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

Turn left through the gate onto the old railway

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B

4.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.58 km

181 m

164 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

1.86 km

667 m

358 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 1 July

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11°C

13 %

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