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Lanchester Valley Path – River Browney loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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Lanchester Valley Path – River Browney loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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4.9

(14)

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Lanchester Valley Path – River Browney loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

01:13

19.6km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.09 km for 120 m

Customers only

After 14.1 km for 153 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.15 km

The Plough, Witton Gilbert

Highlight • Pub

Great food and canny spot for a beer.

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11.3 km

Green metal bridge over the River Browney

Highlight • Bridge

Links Witton Gilbert to the Durham cycle track

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12.1 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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14.1 km

Nice Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Had a lovely cup of Coffee and Cheese scone.

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15.5 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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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

4.79 km

3.92 km

1.66 km

448 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

3.77 km

1.17 km

740 m

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

94 %

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Lanchester Valley Path – River Browney loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

The Plough, Witton Gilbert

Green metal bridge over the River Browney

Lanchester Valley Path

Nice Cafe

River Browney

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