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Framwellgate Moor

Waldridge Fell – Burnhope Colliery Wheel loop from Framwellgate Moor

Road cycling routes

North East England

Framwellgate Moor

Waldridge Fell – Burnhope Colliery Wheel loop from Framwellgate Moor

Moderate

35

riders

Waldridge Fell – Burnhope Colliery Wheel loop from Framwellgate Moor

01:30

32.4km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.88 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

7.91 km

Waldridge Fell

Highlight • Natural

Lowland Moor, Car parks but no amenities. Lots of footpaths and some great views with Durham Cathedral, The Angel of the North, Penshaw Monument, Spire Bridge and coastal wind turbines …

Tip by

2

11.3 km

Acornclose Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A magical climb which takes you from suburbia to open countryside. At the top, turn right up Charlie Lane and climb to Long Edge for a great segment and views.

Tip by

3

12.9 km

Long Edge Rolling Road with Panoramic Views

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nip into Broom House farm for tea and cake.

Tip by

4

17.1 km

Peth Bank Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

The hairpin bend is the toughest bit and after that it's just slow and steady and worth it

Tip by

5

17.2 km

Burnhope Colliery Wheel

Highlight • Historical Site

old wheel from the colliery

Tip by

6

23.1 km

Miner and Pit Pony Mural

Highlight • Historical Site

Huge wall art

Tip by

B

32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

4.39 km

462 m

278 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

444 m

107 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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