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Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Stanley

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North East England

Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Stanley

Moderate

5.0

(1)

30

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Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Stanley

02:11

31.7km

350m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.7 km for 108 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

9.48 km

Lanchester Railway Station

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Lanchester train station

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2

11.5 km

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

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Bridge before Consett

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3

12.0 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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4

12.2 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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5

13.2 km

Lanchester Valley Walk

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Track just after Hurbuck Cottages that goes to Consett

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6

14.7 km

Cotswold Way Signpost at Ladysmith

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Not far to go until you reach Lydgetts Junction at Consett

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7

16.5 km

Old Railway Bridge on the Lanchester Valley Railway Path

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Old railway bridge on the route to Lanchester

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8

18.2 km

Terris Novalis Sculptures

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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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31.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

8.90 km

8.39 km

2.50 km

1.10 km

186 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

7.31 km

6.64 km

2.92 km

264 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

13°C

6°C

77 %

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