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Bishop Auckland

National Cycle Route – Willington War Memorial loop from Bishop Auckland

Running trails & routes

North East England

Bishop Auckland

National Cycle Route – Willington War Memorial loop from Bishop Auckland

Hard

25

runners

National Cycle Route – Willington War Memorial loop from Bishop Auckland

02:27

23.1km

150m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

644 m

Stanhope Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Other

2

2.47 km

Hurworth Burn

Highlight • Trail

good track - picnic benches and a few miles north of the cafe on the Castle Eden Walkway

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3

2.73 km

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

The Bishop Auckland to Brandon cycle and walking path is a 14km (9mile) traffic free cycle route linking the two towns via Willington. It's built on the old railway line …

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4

4.12 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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5

5.89 km

Willington War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Willington is a former mining town based on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland disused railway, which use to serve the coal mining industry. It's colliery closed in 1967.

There are …

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6

5.97 km

Willington Mining Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Willington is a former mining village which was hit hard by the closure of the colleries in 1967. It's now starting to thrive but is still a commuting village as …

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7

9.38 km

Brandon–Bishop Auckland Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

8

12.9 km

Brancepeth Station Car Park

Highlight • Cycleway

Beware, the place closes at 8PM. Don't forget your car there!

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B

23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

977 m

493 m

280 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

4.06 km

3.26 km

1.17 km

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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6°C

53 %

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