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North East England

Sunderland Bridge – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shildon

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Sunderland Bridge – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shildon

Moderate

5.0

(8)

55

riders

Sunderland Bridge – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shildon

02:55

44.3km

370m

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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.0 km for 109 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

13.0 km

Cow Plantation Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2

13.5 km

Cow Plantation

Highlight • Forest

Nice route from the center of Spennymoor to Tudhoe village through the Cow plantation via paths and bridleway.. Can get a bit muddy in the Winter as you approach Tudhoe.

Tip by

3

17.1 km

Graffiti Art Under Croxdale Bridge

Highlight • Structure

love the wall art

Tip by

4

17.1 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

Tip by

5

17.2 km

Sunderland Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

when down here keep a good look out for the otters

Tip by

6

35.8 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 …

Tip by

B

44.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

11.5 km

9.71 km

6.66 km

3.77 km

1.00 km

163 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

10.7 km

8.83 km

8.24 km

1.41 km

164 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 5 October

16°C

10°C

57 %

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