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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Bishop Auckland

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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Bishop Auckland

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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Bishop Auckland

00:54

13.8km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Train Station

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1.46 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive viaduct is a Grade II-listed structure and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham railway line across the River Wear. Spanning 828 feet (252 …

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3.26 km

Hurworth Burn

Highlight • Trail

good track - picnic benches and a few miles north of the cafe on the Castle Eden Walkway

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3.52 km

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

The Bishop Auckland to Brandon cycle and walking path is a 14km (9mile) traffic free cycle route linking the two towns via Willington. It's built on the old railway line …

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4.90 km

National Cycle Route

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Hard packed former railway, now a popular walkway for cyclists and walkers. A good route to Bishop Auckland and beyond. Can get busy on weekends.

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6.68 km

Willington War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Willington is a former mining town based on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland disused railway, which use to serve the coal mining industry. It's colliery closed in 1967.

There are …

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6.76 km

Willington Mining Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Willington is a former mining village which was hit hard by the closure of the colleries in 1967. It's now starting to thrive but is still a commuting village as …

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7.76 km