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North East England

Parkhead Station Café – Waskerley Way loop from Tow Law

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Parkhead Station Café – Waskerley Way loop from Tow Law

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5.0

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Parkhead Station Café – Waskerley Way loop from Tow Law

03:48

52.2km

690m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

20.2 km

View Across the Valley from the Coast to Coast Route

Highlight • Trail

Climb up from Rookhope and you are rewarded with this view

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2

22.6 km

Rookhope Village

Highlight • Cycleway

This former lead and fluorspar mining village was once described by WH Auden as 'the most wonderfully desolate of all the dales.' Indeed, it is superb walker's territory, surrounded by great trails that explore the North Pennines AONB.

The Rookhope Inn provides food and accommodation, whilst there are a few other private cottage rentals available.

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3

24.3 km

View of Rookhope and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

4

27.4 km

View of the North Pennines

Highlight • Natural Monument

Looking across the valley

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5

32.0 km

Parkhead Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

This former station master's house on the old Stanhope and Tyne Railway has been converted into a walker and cyclist-friendly cafe and B&B. Whether you are after a scone to fuel the walk ahead or looking for a haven to rest, Parkhead Station can cater for you. There's even a drying room and evening meals are available, though advance booking is recommended.

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6

35.8 km

Waskerley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

7

37.9 km

Waskerley Station

Highlight • Cycleway

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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8

40.3 km

Nana B's Teas, Redhouse Farm

Highlight • Other

great cakes and breakfast rolls... Open Thursday - Sunday 10-3

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41.8 km

Longburnford Quarry nature reserve

Nature Reserve

B

52.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

13.5 km

10.2 km

6.46 km

1.44 km

499 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

11.0 km

9.58 km

6.53 km

635 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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