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Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shincliffe

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Shincliffe

Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shincliffe

Moderate

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riders

Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shincliffe

02:13

41.4km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 11.1 km for 2.28 km

After 13.5 km for 554 m

After 15.1 km for 941 m

After 16.2 km for 1.13 km

After 17.4 km for 1.99 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

977 m

Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe

Highlight • Pub

great pint and great food

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2

14.5 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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3

17.7 km

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

19.8 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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5

20.3 km

Knead a Slice Café

Highlight • Cafe

6

37.6 km

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

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B

41.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

11.1 km

6.83 km

3.66 km

734 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

6.33 km

4.77 km

862 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

5°C

67 %

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