View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Lanchester

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Lanchester

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View of Lanchester Valley – Waskerley Way loop from Lanchester

03:17

50.9km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Bus stop

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4.68 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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10.2 km

Waskerley Way is a 9.7 mile (15.6 km) traffic-free cycle path. Running through County Durham's finest countryside, it passes impressive railway structures, patchwork farmland, woodland, wetland, scrub and moorland. The …

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30.7 km

Waskerley Way

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32.7 km

Waskerley Station

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Waskerley Station is at the top of Stanhope Moor. This is where the old Stanhope - Tyne train line, now forms the Waskerley Way and C2C cycle route.

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37.1 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

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Special cycling, high path

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37.4 km

Old Railway Bridge (S&CO Railway)

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Old railway bridge on the line

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40.8 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

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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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46.4 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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