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Bishop Auckland

View of Lanchester Valley – Derwent Walk loop from Bishop Auckland

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United Kingdom
England
North East England
Bishop Auckland

View of Lanchester Valley – Derwent Walk loop from Bishop Auckland

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View of Lanchester Valley – Derwent Walk loop from Bishop Auckland

07:59

117km

910m

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 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 95.0 km for 193 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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14.6 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

2

31.0 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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45.4 km

Byerside Wood

Forest

4

52.5 km

Derwent Walk

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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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5

55.6 km

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

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

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6

61.3 km

Rowlands Gill Viaduct

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Great views from the viaduct.

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7

63.4 km

Lintzford Disused Railway Station

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This old train station is a nice nod to the past, when trains drove here instead of cyclists.

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8

80.2 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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95.1 km

Relley Wood

Forest

10

103 km

Croxdale Viaduct

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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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103 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

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Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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117 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.5 km

20.0 km

10.2 km

8.83 km

2.39 km

2.22 km

245 m

Surfaces

66.1 km

30.4 km

15.0 km

4.61 km

1.19 km

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

49 %

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