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Terris Novalis Sculptures – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Pelton

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Terris Novalis Sculptures – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Pelton

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Terris Novalis Sculptures – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Pelton

03:56

37.3km

270m

Running

Hard run. 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 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

Stone Arch Railway Tunnel on the C2C

Highlight • Historical Site

Another old rail tunnel on the C2C

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2.10 km

Metal Cow Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

There are four metal cow statues, these have been made from old JCB type diggers and old metal from scrap machinery, the tails are heavy thick chain, the necks are …

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8.86 km

A693 Pedestrian Bridge to Annfield Plain

Highlight • Bridge

The photo was taken on January 9th 2025. There had been a sudden winter freeze with considerable snow fall in the County Durham area. Temperatures were down to minus 5 …

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17.2 km

Terris Novalis Sculptures

Highlight • Viewpoint

The sculptures on the C2C trail are amazing. They represent 140 years of steelmaking at Consett's steel plant. The largest plant in Europe, until it closure in 1980.

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18.7 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

Highlight • Cycleway

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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26.5 km

View of Pontop

Highlight • Climb

Great views after challenging climb

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27.2 km

This lovely forest trail offers a peaceful green escape through the industrial estate. It’s especially stunning in autumn when the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and yellow, though be cautious as they can become slippery.

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29.1 km

Tesco Annfield Plain

Highlight • Parking

Annfield Plain, handy rest stop along the C2C route. Supermarket near by if you need stuff, open till 11pm
Also bike repair shop further down the route

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37.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

631 m

625 m

597 m

486 m

224 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

15.5 km

2.30 km

2.26 km

759 m

412 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Terris Novalis Sculptures – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Pelton

Stone Arch Railway Tunnel on the C2C

Metal Cow Sculptures

A693 Pedestrian Bridge to Annfield Plain

Terris Novalis Sculptures

Hownsgill Viaduct

View of Pontop

Forest Trail

Tesco Annfield Plain

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