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Urpeth

Burnhope Colliery Wheel – Acornclose Climb loop from Ouston

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Gateshead
Urpeth

Burnhope Colliery Wheel – Acornclose Climb loop from Ouston

Moderate

3.0

(1)

16

riders

Burnhope Colliery Wheel – Acornclose Climb loop from Ouston

01:28

29.0km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.57 km for 165 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.10 km

Top Notch Scotch Egg Co

Highlight • Restaurant

Top Notch Scotch Egg Co
small independent company in Durham, North East England UK. specialise in hand-making Scotch Eggs. over 100 varieties, I could only eat one.
Half a mile …

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2

13.8 km

Burnhope Colliery Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

old wheel from the colliery

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3

14.0 km

Peth Bank Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

The hairpin bend is the toughest bit and after that it's just slow and steady and worth it

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4

15.3 km

Long Edge Rolling Road with Panoramic Views

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nip into Broom House farm for tea and cake.

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5

18.9 km

Acornclose Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A magical climb which takes you from suburbia to open countryside. At the top, turn right up Charlie Lane and climb to Long Edge for a great segment and views.

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

209 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

2.44 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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