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North East England

Beamish Woods – Metal Cow Sculptures loop from North Lodge

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Beamish Woods – Metal Cow Sculptures loop from North Lodge

Moderate

4.3

(4)

49

riders

Beamish Woods – Metal Cow Sculptures loop from North Lodge

01:15

19.5km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.92 km

C2C Route Mural

Highlight • Structure

Painted inside the tunnel

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2

2.99 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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3

3.03 km

Old King Cole Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

4

6.65 km

Beamish Woods

Highlight • Forest

Way into Beamish woods from the C2C track

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5

6.92 km

Stone Arch Railway Tunnel on the C2C

Highlight • Historical Site

Another old rail tunnel on the C2C

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6

7.15 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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7

9.94 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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8

10.0 km

Flowing Route Without Traffic

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

B

19.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

7.16 km

1.68 km

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Friday 17 July

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29 %

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