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Durham Castle – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

Road cycling routes

North East England

Durham Castle – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

Hard

19

riders

Durham Castle – Waterhouses Road loop from Durham

05:10

91.2km

1,550m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.49 km for 69 m

After 1.81 km for 69 m

After 2.32 km for 99 m

After 3.71 km for 59 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.73 km

Durham Castle

Highlight • Castle

Along with the magnificent cathedral, Durham Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been continuously occupied since its construction, which began in 1072 under the orders of …

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2

2.62 km

Penny Ferry Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

This recently built crossing spanning the River Wear is designated for pedestrians and cyclists.

Initially known as the Millennium Bridge, it underwent a name change following public consultation to become …

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3

3.64 km

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

Highlight • River

marked paths can be a little confusing

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4

12.1 km

Long Edge Rolling Road with Panoramic Views

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nip into Broom House farm for tea and cake.

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5

16.3 km

Peth Bank Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

The hairpin bend is the toughest bit and after that it's just slow and steady and worth it

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6

23.2 km

15% Steep Ramp With Hairpin in Iveston

Highlight • Climb

Watch you don't get caught out 15% steep short ramp with hairpins. Investon , nice place

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7

56.5 km

Thornley Backroads

Highlight • Trail

Lovely quiet rural backroads!

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8

66.9 km

Waterhouses Road

Highlight • Trail

76.5 km

Ragpath Heath nature reserve

Nature Reserve

B

91.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.9 km

7.20 km

1.02 km

617 m

305 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.1 km

30.9 km

717 m

230 m

107 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

3°C

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