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North East England

Lanchester Valley Path – River Browney loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

North East England

Lanchester Valley Path – River Browney loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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4.3

(24)

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Lanchester Valley Path – River Browney loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

01:34

30.8km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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

Tips

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After 5.85 km for 120 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.91 km

The Plough, Witton Gilbert

Highlight • Pub

Great food and canny spot for a beer.

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2

13.9 km

Peth Bank Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

Perth Bank road from Lanchester up towards Burnhope is a great road climb. It features in the top 100 climbs list.
It's 1.8km and ascends 141m with an average gradient of 8% but a punishing max gradient of 20%.

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3

14.3 km

Lanchester Railway Station

Highlight • Structure

Lanchester train station

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4

22.3 km

Lanchester Valley Path

Highlight • Trail

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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5

25.2 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

6

25.5 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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7

26.8 km

Redhills Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

Narrow, steep lane which varies from around 5% to 20% gradient. Its a tough little climb, included in Simon Warren’s Top Climbs Of The NE book. It’s generally quiet, but be careful about oncoming traffic when descending.

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8

27.5 km

View of Durham from Durham Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

30.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

8.64 km

3.12 km

2.85 km

398 m

168 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

14.5 km

536 m

242 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 5 October

14°C

8°C

69 %

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