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

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

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

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

02:55

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: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.1 km

Graffiti Art Under Croxdale Bridge

Highlight • Structure

love the wall art

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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

27.6 km

Deerness Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

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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32.9 km

River Deerness

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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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35.3 km

Deerness Valley Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

37.3 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

38.8 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

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49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.2 km

13.3 km

9.81 km

1.42 km

733 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

13.1 km

478 m

164 m

128 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

6°C

8 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

December 8, 2023,Chodfest and a Puncture 08-12-2023

I really need to keep an eye on tyre sealant. Caught out today with a glass shard 2 miles from home. Hard work in the mud after heavy rain but a good workout. We even got a wash in the ford!