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North East England

River Deerness – River Browney loop from Durham

Mountain biking trails

North East England

River Deerness – River Browney loop from Durham

Moderate

5.0

(1)

5

riders

River Deerness – River Browney loop from Durham

02:21

35.6km

420m

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: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.57 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

2

4.06 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

3

6.05 km

Deerness Valley Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

4

8.65 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

Tip by

5

11.0 km

Waterside Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

An easy track with techy bits like roots, sloping sides and a decent climb needing a bit of speed.

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6

14.0 km

Deerness Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

7

30.9 km

Finchale Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This is NOT Finchale priory it is Beaurepaire

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8

33.3 km

River Browney

Highlight • Forest

The River Browney flows through County Durham through moorland, forests, disused coal mines, and remnants of a bygone industrial era. Decades of lead and coal mining badly affected the river's …

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B

35.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

8.46 km

3.79 km

2.98 km

1.69 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

12.0 km

2.44 km

2.34 km

483 m

250 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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