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North East England

National Cycle Route – River Deerness loop from Cockfield

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

National Cycle Route – River Deerness loop from Cockfield

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National Cycle Route – River Deerness loop from Cockfield

03:46

59.3km

420m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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15.0 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive viaduct is a Grade II-listed structure and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham railway line across the River Wear. Spanning 828 feet (252 …

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2

18.4 km

National Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

Hard packed former railway, now a popular walkway for cyclists and walkers. A good route to Bishop Auckland and beyond. Can get busy on weekends.

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3

20.2 km

Willington War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Willington is a former mining town based on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland disused railway, which use to serve the coal mining industry. It's colliery closed in 1967.

There are …

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4

23.7 km

Brandon–Bishop Auckland Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

5

28.7 km

Infinity Cycles

Highlight • Structure

The best bike shop in the North East. Absolutely everything you could ask for, a great bunch of people.

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6

30.1 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

7

30.5 km

Broompark Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

32.3 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

9

35.9 km

Brancepeth Station Car Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Beware, the place closes at 8PM. Don't forget your car there!

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B

59.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

13.2 km

11.1 km

9.70 km

1.98 km

1.89 km

Surfaces

31.1 km

21.4 km

3.07 km

2.01 km

1.63 km

175 m

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