Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Tilery Wood Car Park loop from Houghton-le-Spring

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Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Tilery Wood Car Park loop from Houghton-le-Spring

Moderate

5.0

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Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Tilery Wood Car Park loop from Houghton-le-Spring

03:59

67.6km

370m

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: July 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11.1 km

Hart to Haswell Track

Highlight • Trail

Cracking little piece of track to push the heart and lungs, just be aware of pedestrians and dog walkers

Tip by

19.1 km

Junction of National Cycle Routes 1 and 14

Highlight • Cycleway

Point where National cycle route 1 and 14 split off easy to get lost here

Tip by

23.4 km

Hurworth Burn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice spot on a summers day to stop for a picnic and a breather whilst cycling this stretch of the Castle Eden Walkway, which is part of National Cycle Network 1.

Tip by

29.6 km

Tilery Wood

Forest

30.0 km

West Carr Plantation

Forest

31.2 km

Wynyard Woodland (Country) Park

Nature Reserve

33.9 km

Castle Eden Walkway at Wynyard Woodland Park

Highlight • Trail

The beginning of Castle Eden walkway, lovely path that can be ridden for hours. Can be very busy with walkers.

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34.3 km

Wynyard Woodland Park – Thorpe Wood

Highlight • Trail

Wynyard Woodland is a lovely nature spot that's great for cycling and mountain biking. A network of trails criss-cross through the woodland and colourful wildflower meadows. There's also a cafe …

Tip by

37.2 km

Wynyard Woodland Park Black Squares Trail

Highlight • Trail

Wynyard Woodland Park - Black Squares

Tip by

38.2 km

Tilery Wood Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Car park for Tilery Wood - leading to castle Eden walkway

Tip by

38.5 km

Castle Eden Walkway Bridge Over the A689

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge that takes you over the A689 which is found on the castle Eden cycle track

Tip by

67.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

24.2 km

5.44 km

3.92 km

1.36 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

29.1 km

17.2 km

13.4 km

6.21 km

1.59 km

100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

20°C

13°C

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Comments

July 17, 2021,My World Is On Fire

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Scorcher of a day. Thought the trails would be more shady and cool than the road. Gravel bike still out of action, so brought the Beast out of hibernation 🦏

Clear sky, 26°C, Feels like 24°C, Humidity 53%, Wind 20km/h from W - by Klimat.app