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Mountain biking trails

North East England

River Deerness – River Deerness loop from Chester-le-Street

Mountain biking trails

North East England

River Deerness – River Deerness loop from Chester-le-Street

Moderate

5.0

(2)

6

riders

River Deerness – River Deerness loop from Chester-le-Street

02:57

49.4km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.1 km

Graffiti Art Under Croxdale Bridge

Highlight • Structure

love the wall art

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2

15.1 km

Sunderland Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

when down here keep a good look out for the otters

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23.3 km

Caliph's Wood

Forest

4

27.6 km

Deerness Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

5

30.6 km

Waterside Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

An easy track with techy bits like roots, sloping sides and a decent climb needing a bit of speed.

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6

32.9 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

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7

35.3 km

Deerness Valley Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

8

37.3 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

9

38.8 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

B

49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

12.5 km

9.81 km

2.20 km

733 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

12.3 km

2.91 km

1.45 km

194 m

164 m

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Sunday 5 July

19°C

16°C

19 %

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