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River Deerness – National Cycle Route loop from Bolam

River Deerness – National Cycle Route loop from Bolam

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River Deerness – National Cycle Route loop from Bolam

03:23

55.7km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.5 km

Coldstream Wood

Forest

21.5 km

Graffiti Art Under Croxdale Bridge

Highlight • Structure

love the wall art

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21.5 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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21.5 km

Sunderland Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

when down here keep a good look out for the otters

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27.1 km

Broompark Picnic Area & Railway Paths Hub

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

so many places to from here

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27.2 km

Broompark Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.6 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

29.0 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

38.7 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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42.1 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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55.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

13.2 km

12.6 km

11.1 km

1.51 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

17.2 km

14.5 km

11.4 km

11.3 km

1.53 km

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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River Deerness – National Cycle Route loop from Bolam

Graffiti Art Under Croxdale Bridge

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Sunderland Bridge

Broompark Picnic Area & Railway Paths Hub

Broompark Picnic Area

River Deerness

National Cycle Route

Newton Cap Viaduct

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