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North East England

Greater Willington

Brancepeth Castle – Sunderland Bridge loop from Willington

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Greater Willington

Brancepeth Castle – Sunderland Bridge loop from Willington

Moderate

3.0

(1)

6

riders

Brancepeth Castle – Sunderland Bridge loop from Willington

02:08

34.9km

320m

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 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.3 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.03 km

Brancepeth Castle

Highlight • Other

Great little coffee shop. The castle is private so you can't go in.

Tip by

10.2 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

3

14.9 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

Tip by

4

15.5 km

Durham Cathedral and Palace Green

Highlight • Religious Site

Don’t forget to go round the side of the Cathedral to see the west window, opposite Bow Lane!

Tip by

5

16.4 km

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a castle , now part of the university , a cathedral with a stunning rose window, and numerous museums - lots of free admission to some places. The …

Tip by

6

18.0 km

Steel Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

7

23.3 km

Sunderland Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

when down here keep a good look out for the otters

Tip by

8

23.3 km

Graffiti Art Under Croxdale Bridge

Highlight • Structure

love the wall art

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B

34.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

8.22 km

5.57 km

4.20 km

3.53 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

20.6 km

11.3 km

2.15 km

484 m

257 m

164 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 11 October

15°C

2°C

43 %

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