Weardale Descent to Stanhope – Edmundbyers loop from Riding Mill
Weardale Descent to Stanhope – Edmundbyers loop from Riding Mill
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Weardale Descent to Stanhope – Edmundbyers loop from Riding Mill
05:53
120km
1,800m
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: August 21, 2026
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After 55.3 km for 80 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
55.1 km
Saddlers Bakery & Bistro
Highlight • Cafe
Alston claims to be the highest market settlement in England, being about 1000 feet above sea level. It is …
Tip by
55.3 km
Alston Cobbles on Front Street
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
64.7 km
Killhope Cross
Mountain Pass
87.6 km
Crawleyside Bank Climb
Highlight • Climb
Tip by
92.1 km
Weardale Descent to Stanhope
Highlight • Climb
Tip by
93.2 km
Stanhope–Castleside Road Junction (B6278)
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
94.2 km
Descent into Edmundbyers
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
99.1 km
Edmundbyers
Highlight • Settlement
Tip by
101 km
View of Derwent Reservoir from Muggleswick
Highlight • Climb
Tip by
120 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
60.2 km
59.2 km
931 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
119 km
1.66 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Tuesday 6 October
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5°C
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