Hurworth Burn Reservoir – National Cycle Network Route 1 loop from Seaham

Hurworth Burn Reservoir – National Cycle Network Route 1 loop from Seaham

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Hurworth Burn Reservoir – National Cycle Network Route 1 loop from Seaham

03:06

59.4km

330m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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6.80 km

South Hetton Colliery Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Check out the names and dates of former miners, engraved into the bricks of the monument

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9.89 km

South Hetton to Shotton Railway Path

Highlight • Structure

This track has recently been tarmacked from "South Hetton" to "Shotton" the restriction in the photo is not there now

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19.6 km

Hurworth Burn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice spot on a summers day to stop for a picnic and a breather whilst cycling this stretch of the Castle Eden Walkway, which is part of National Cycle Network 1.

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25.1 km

National Cycle Network Route 1

Highlight • Cycleway

25.8 km

Tilery Wood

Forest

26.1 km

West Carr Plantation

Forest

27.4 km

Wynyard Woodland (Country) Park

Nature Reserve

30.1 km

Castle Eden Walkway at Wynyard Woodland Park

Highlight • Trail

The beginning of Castle Eden walkway, lovely path that can be ridden for hours. Can be very busy with walkers.

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30.5 km

Wynyard Woodland Park – Thorpe Wood

Highlight • Trail

Wynyard Woodland is a lovely nature spot that's great for cycling and mountain biking. A network of trails criss-cross through the woodland and colourful wildflower meadows. There's also a cafe …

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33.5 km

Wynyard Woodland Park Black Squares Trail

Highlight • Trail

Wynyard Woodland Park - Black Squares

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38.8 km

Hurworth Burn Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

picinic benches

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59.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.6 km

17.1 km

3.16 km

2.44 km

1.47 km

583 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

14.5 km

6.95 km

2.45 km

1.76 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 23, 2023,Bricks, Broken Bottles And Sticks

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Not quite so lucky this time. Another puncture 20km from home. Don't think running tubeless would have helped.
Judging by the state of the tyre I think I must have run over a load of glass.

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