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River Deerness – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Willington

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Greater Willington

River Deerness – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Willington

Moderate

5.0

(1)

28

riders

River Deerness – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Willington

03:39

61.5km

430m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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7.98 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

2

9.35 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

3

13.5 km

Finchale Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This is NOT Finchale priory it is Beaurepaire

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4

23.7 km

Cycle Path to Lanchester

Highlight • Trail

Nice bit of lines

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5

27.1 km

Stone Wall View Near Delves Lane

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Just around the corner from Knitsley Farm Shop

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6

30.7 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

Highlight • Cycleway

A former railway bridge, the Hownsgill was constructed by Stanhope and Tyne Railway from 1832 to 1834. Designed by engineer Robert Stephenson, the bridge is 690 feet (210 m) long …

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8

56.6 km

Brancepeth Castle

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Great little coffee shop. The castle is private so you can't go in.

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B

61.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

7.50 km

1.52 km

1.37 km

719 m

255 m

Surfaces

48.0 km

10.9 km

1.30 km

674 m

428 m

250 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 5 October

14°C

9°C

69 %

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