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Brancepeth Castle – Wolsingham Road Descent loop from Chester-le-Street

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
County Durham

Brancepeth Castle – Wolsingham Road Descent loop from Chester-le-Street

Moderate

72

riders

Brancepeth Castle – Wolsingham Road Descent loop from Chester-le-Street

02:50

58.9km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 860 m for 125 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.39 km

Riverside Café, Chester-le-Street

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and drink at decent prices

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2

20.3 km

Brancepeth Castle

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Great little coffee shop. The castle is private so you can't go in.

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3

21.0 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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4

50.0 km

Acornclose Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A magical climb which takes you from suburbia to open countryside. At the top, turn right up Charlie Lane and climb to Long Edge for a great segment and views.

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B

58.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

13.7 km

8.19 km

785 m

464 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.3 km

6.04 km

458 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 5 October

14°C

9°C

69 %

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