Finchale Priory Ruins – River Browney loop from Durham

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Finchale Priory Ruins – River Browney loop from Durham

Moderate

5.0

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Finchale Priory Ruins – River Browney loop from Durham

02:41

43.7km

360m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.57 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

5.27 km

Finchale Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This is NOT Finchale priory it is Beaurepaire

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15.4 km

Cycle Path to Lanchester

Highlight • Trail

Nice bit of lines

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18.9 km

Stone Wall View Near Delves Lane

Highlight • Structure

Just around the corner from Knitsley Farm Shop

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19.2 km

Knitsley Farm Shop & Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

As far as farm shops go, this has the option of a sit-in cafe with a great choice of food or alternitavley, the Deli has a choice of freshly made …

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22.3 km

Hownsgill Bunkhouse and Tea Room

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Cafe stop for many cycle routes or walks in the area, C2C or Durham. Good starting point to explore area on road, trail or track

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41.5 km

River Browney

Highlight • Forest

The River Browney flows through County Durham through moorland, forests, disused coal mines, and remnants of a bygone industrial era. Decades of lead and coal mining badly affected the river's …

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43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

3.74 km

1.47 km

1.36 km

1.05 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

8.48 km

687 m

317 m

250 m

166 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

5°C

8 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

July 6, 2024,Rowley to Esh winning (old railway route)

A tranquil scenic route along the old railway lines from Rowley picnic area over Hownsgill viaduct onto the effortless trail that takes you by Lanchester,Langley Park,Bearpark,Broompark picnic area, Ushaw Moor and finally Esh Winning...you could carry onto Waterhouses and upto Stanley Crook