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Terris Novalis Sculptures – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from South Hylton

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North East England

Terris Novalis Sculptures – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from South Hylton

Hard

4.9

(15)

187

riders

Terris Novalis Sculptures – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from South Hylton

04:29

70.2km

500m

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: October 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.8 km for 140 m

After 25.7 km for 224 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

3.65 km

North Wood

Forest

10.1 km

Vigo Wood

Forest

3

13.2 km

C2C Route Mural

Highlight • Structure

Painted inside the tunnel

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4

14.3 km

King Coal Sculpture by David Kemp

Highlight • Structure

King Coal by David Kemp made from parts of old coal works

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5

21.2 km

Tree Carvings on the C2C Cycle Path at Stanley

Highlight • Cycleway

Animal shapes carved from the trees, Nightlight and Gordon, the owls, Rustle, he hedgehog and Hedley, the hare. plus a repainted signpost.

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23.9 km

Kyo Bogs Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7

27.6 km

View Across Iveston

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking across towards Delves

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8

28.3 km

Sustrans Cycle Route Signpost

Highlight • Cycleway

Newly painted cycle route sign

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9

33.7 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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10

35.5 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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11

40.8 km

Bendy Path by The Jolly Drovers

Highlight • Cycleway

48.7 km

Tanfield View Pond

Lake

B

70.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.1 km

5.58 km

2.83 km

2.42 km

367 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

24.5 km

6.00 km

851 m

814 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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