Wind Farm Trail – Old Railway Footbridge loop from Durham

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Wind Farm Trail – Old Railway Footbridge loop from Durham

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Wind Farm Trail – Old Railway Footbridge loop from Durham

02:43

41.5km

340m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 18.0 km for 30 m

After 22.7 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11.0 km

Wind Farm Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun, semi-technical farm track - double track - single track sections. Watch for the tight squeeze between the concrete blocks entering the woods.

Tip by

18.0 km

Old Railway Footbridge

Highlight • Structure

One of the more impressive old railway relics I've discovered on my mountain bike adventures.

Tip by

41.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

9.88 km

7.57 km

5.35 km

3.49 km

782 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

10.5 km

4.79 km

3.97 km

1.80 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

5°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Old Railway Footbridge

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