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North East England

Washington Wetland Centre – Fatfield Bridge loop from Penshaw

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England

Washington Wetland Centre – Fatfield Bridge loop from Penshaw

Easy

12

riders

Washington Wetland Centre – Fatfield Bridge loop from Penshaw

01:18

19.6km

160m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

888 m

View of Penshaw Monument

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Be prepared for some climbing!!!

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2

5.10 km

3

8.12 km

Northern Spire Bridge

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Sunderland's best feature.. as much as I like this bridge the 118 million would have been much better invested in the city centre. It is located about 2.5 mile west of the Wearmouth bridge on National Cycle Route 7.

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14.0 km

Washington Wetland Centre

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The centre lies on the banks of the River Wear and provides an
inspirational example of how sound conservation management allows
wildlife to thrive in the midst of a largely …

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5

17.2 km

Unmarked Path Near the Viaduct

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Route far more beautiful than on the main bridleway not marked on maps.

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6

18.0 km

View from East bridge on the river Wear

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7

18.0 km

stop if you want, have a look at the famous Worm Hill from the Lambton Worm fable. stop at the Havelock for quality food and good ale...

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8

18.1 km

Fatfield Bridge

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A bridge built in 1890 on the River Wear linking Penshaw with Fatfield just south of Washington

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.73 km

3.94 km

3.28 km

3.20 km

1.88 km

528 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.95 km

5.55 km

3.95 km

2.54 km

664 m

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Tuesday 30 June

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