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North East England

Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Spennymoor

North East England

Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Spennymoor

Moderate

6

riders

Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Spennymoor

02:23

40.5km

390m

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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.10 km

Coldstream Wood

Forest

2

4.15 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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3

4.93 km

Croxdale Viaduct

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Croxdale Viaduct, which takes the East Coast Main Line over the River Wear near Croxdale and Sunderland Bridge, is an impressive 11-arch span built by the North Eastern Railway in 1872.

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4

10.2 km

Wolsingham Road Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A cracking descent on a quiet road. Look out for potholes, blind corners and oncoming cars.

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5

16.6 km

Deerness Valley Way

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6

21.7 km

Deerness path

Highlight • Structure

Old railway path

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7

22.0 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

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8

24.4 km

Deerness Valley Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

9

26.4 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

27.7 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

B

40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

14.5 km

5.92 km

3.26 km

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

12.4 km

6.85 km

5.32 km

760 m

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Saturday 16 May

14°C

6°C

37 %

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