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National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Byers Green

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National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Byers Green

Moderate

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National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Byers Green

01:32

21.3km

210m

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: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.59 km

Start of Auckland Way

Highlight • Trail

I think it's better done in reverse order

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2

10.3 km

Willington War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Willington is a former mining town based on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland disused railway, which use to serve the coal mining industry. It's colliery closed in 1967.

There are …

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3

11.2 km

Tree-Lined Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • River

Great place to stop for a coffee

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4

12.1 km

National Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

Hard packed former railway, now a popular walkway for cyclists and walkers. A good route to Bishop Auckland and beyond. Can get busy on weekends.

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5

13.4 km

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

The Bishop Auckland to Brandon cycle and walking path is a 14km (9mile) traffic free cycle route linking the two towns via Willington. It's built on the old railway line …

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6

13.7 km

Hurworth Burn

Highlight • Trail

good track - picnic benches and a few miles north of the cafe on the Castle Eden Walkway

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7

15.5 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 …

Tip by

8

16.0 km

Knead a Slice Café

Highlight • Cafe

B

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.30 km

6.13 km

2.47 km

2.35 km

1.06 km

964 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

5.58 km

4.64 km

3.84 km

1.16 km

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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