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River Deerness – Deerness path loop from Bearpark

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River Deerness – Deerness path loop from Bearpark

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River Deerness – Deerness path loop from Bearpark

01:28

19.3km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.2 km for 276 m

After 13.8 km for 218 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.51 km

River Browney

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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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Broompark Picnic Area

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6.66 km

Parking Area

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A safe place to park the car and follow the cicleway

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7.95 km

River Deerness

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The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

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8.28 km

Deerness path

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Old railway path

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12.6 km

View of Langley Park

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View across the valley

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15.8 km

Green metal bridge over the River Browney

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Links Witton Gilbert to the Durham cycle track

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16.6 km

Lanchester Valley Path

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Stretching for 20 miles (32 km) through the countryside, Lanchester Valley Path is perfect for cycling and hiking. The path follows the old Lanchester Valley railway line which ran from …

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

3.99 km

2.35 km

505 m

446 m

Surfaces

9.70 km

4.87 km

3.01 km

969 m

706 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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River Deerness – Deerness path loop from Bearpark

River Browney

Broompark Picnic Area

Parking Area

River Deerness

Deerness path

View of Langley Park

Green metal bridge over the River Browney

Lanchester Valley Path

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