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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Durham

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Durham

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Durham

06:16

97.0km

980m

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: May 13, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.4 km

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

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Bridge before Consett

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16.1 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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21.7 km

Waskerley Way is a 9.7 mile (15.6 km) traffic-free cycle path. Running through County Durham's finest countryside, it passes impressive railway structures, patchwork farmland, woodland, wetland, scrub and moorland. The …

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49.8 km

High Hospital Plantation

Forest

50.0 km

Low Hospital Plantation

Forest

67.3 km

Waskerley Station

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Waskerley Station is at the top of Stanhope Moor. This is where the old Stanhope - Tyne train line, now forms the Waskerley Way and C2C cycle route.

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71.7 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

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Special cycling, high path

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72.0 km

Old Railway Bridge (S&CO Railway)

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Old railway bridge on the line

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75.4 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

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A former railway bridge, the Hownsgill was constructed by Stanhope and Tyne Railway from 1832 to 1834. Designed by engineer Robert Stephenson, the bridge is 690 feet (210 m) long …

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81.0 km

Lanchester Valley Way

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A great route but can be busy with dog walkers throughout, so be aware.
Lanchester and Knitsley farm provide opportunities to take in refreshments, likewise, when you get there Parkhead …

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97.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.3 km

25.9 km

25.4 km

16.7 km

2.26 km

231 m

150 m

Surfaces

59.3 km

34.8 km

2.22 km

297 m

228 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Durham

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

View of Lanchester Valley

Waskerley Way

Waskerley Station

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

Old Railway Bridge (S&CO Railway)

Hownsgill Viaduct

Lanchester Valley Way

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