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Wind Farm Trail – Lumley Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

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Wind Farm Trail – Lumley Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

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Wind Farm Trail – Lumley Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

03:40

56.2km

440m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.94 km for 69 m

After 48.4 km for 126 m

After 52.6 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.08 km

Graffiti Wall Under the Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Graffiti can be seen on just about all bridge underpasses. Some of it is a mess, some of it adds a bit brightness when passing through

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5.56 km

Vigo Wood

Forest

9.21 km

Comet Relic MTB Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Small section of small jumps and berms created by locals.

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9.71 km

Worm Hill and Victoria Viaduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

stop if you want, have a look at the famous Worm Hill from the Lambton Worm fable. stop at the Havelock for quality food and good ale...

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13.6 km

North Wood

Forest

21.9 km

Stadium of Light

Highlight • Other

Sunderland FC moved from their old ground. Roker Park To the new 49000 capacity stadium "The Stadium of Light" in 1997 It was named to reflect the coal mining heritage …

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22.0 km

Bob Stokoe Statue

Highlight • Monument

The bob Stokoe statue is located outside one of the main stands at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland AFC ground

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25.3 km

View of the River Wear from the South Side

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good views looking west from the south side of the River Wear. The roads are not too busy here, safe and easy to ride on without any issues

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39.4 km

Wind Farm Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun, semi-technical farm track - double track - single track sections. Watch for the tight squeeze between the concrete blocks entering the woods.

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53.9 km

Lumley Castle

Highlight • Castle

Originating from the 14th century, Lumley Castle is a Grade I-listed building and the property of the Early of Scarborough. Today, this marvellous building is a 73 bedroom hotel and …

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56.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

10.5 km

10.2 km

8.46 km

6.13 km

5.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

14.1 km

9.48 km

5.93 km

3.77 km

1.72 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Wind Farm Trail – Lumley Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

Graffiti Wall Under the Bridge

Comet Relic MTB Trails

Worm Hill and Victoria Viaduct Bridge

Stadium of Light

Bob Stokoe Statue

View of the River Wear from the South Side

Wind Farm Trail

Lumley Castle

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