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North East England

Tanfield Railway – Derwent Walk loop from Kibblesworth

North East England

Tanfield Railway – Derwent Walk loop from Kibblesworth

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4.0

(4)

10

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Tanfield Railway – Derwent Walk loop from Kibblesworth

02:31

38.4km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.39 km

Tanfield Railway

Highlight • Monument

tanfield-railway.co.uk
Good day out to see the worlds oldest railway. you can cycle on the old Bowes and Tanfield track from here or easy ride from Newcastle, check the surface and gradient on Komoot

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7.29 km

Folly Wood

Forest

3

14.7 km

Old Railway Station and Bridge

Highlight • Structure

One of the former stations along this former track. A nice nod to the past when trains still ran here instead of walkers and cyclists.

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4

16.9 km

Rowlands Gill Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Great views from the viaduct.

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5

19.4 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Derwent Walk follows the route of the Derwent Valley Railway that carried industrial materials across the region. Since its closure, the area has been reclaimed by wildlife and become a …

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6

19.5 km

View of the Column of Liberty, Gibside

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Seen from the Derwent Walk, its part of Gibside built circa 1750-57 for George Bowes

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7

21.6 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

The Derwent Walk is an old railway line that is not there anymore. The are several miles of long straight, flat surface to ride on. Popular with walkers, dogs and …

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8

22.4 km

Start of Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

Turn left through the gate onto the old railway

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9

22.5 km

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Giant train at the Swalwell end of the old railway. Sits on top of the archways

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28.0 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

B

38.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

10.1 km

6.89 km

6.14 km

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

13.5 km

4.29 km

4.08 km

192 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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9°C

58 %

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