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The Bowes Museum – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Spennymoor

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North East England

The Bowes Museum – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Spennymoor

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5.0

(1)

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The Bowes Museum – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Spennymoor

05:37

81.1km

680m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.2 km for 116 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.26 km

Tudhoe Mill Wood Nature Reserve

Highlight • MTB Park

More a MTB section with stream crossing and steep dirt banks - amazing its a bridleway!

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2

38.2 km

The Bowes Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bowes Museum is an art museum of national importance. It also runs a variety of activities and events throughout the year for the whole family.

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3

39.8 km

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Highlight • Bridge

This funny little bridge (with steps that you have to lift your bike up) is a quiet route alternative to the busy, main road that climbs up to the town centre. You also get a great view of the castle.

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4

71.1 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive viaduct is a Grade II-listed structure and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham railway line across the River Wear. Spanning 828 feet (252 …

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B

81.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

15.4 km

6.61 km

5.66 km

3.63 km

3.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

26.3 km

18.0 km

2.00 km

838 m

423 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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7°C

58 %

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