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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Spennymoor

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North East England

Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Spennymoor

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4.5

(2)

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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Spennymoor

03:16

47.7km

420m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

10.3 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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2

13.8 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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3

15.5 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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4

24.1 km

Infinity Cycles

Highlight • Structure

The best bike shop in the North East. Absolutely everything you could ask for, a great bunch of people.

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5

25.9 km

Broompark Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

31.7 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 …

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7

34.7 km

Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe

Highlight • Pub

great pint and great food

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38.6 km

Butterby Wood

Forest

9

39.9 km

Croxdale Hall Gravel Route

Highlight • Trail

Lovely decent to Sunderland Bridge, tough grind out the other way heading to Bowburn

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B

47.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

8.88 km

8.58 km

5.81 km

5.68 km

3.99 km

Surfaces

20.4 km

12.0 km

7.51 km

7.06 km

803 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 5 October

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69 %

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