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North East England

Victoria Viaduct – Fatfield Bridge loop from North Lodge

Running trails & routes

North East England

Victoria Viaduct – Fatfield Bridge loop from North Lodge

Moderate

22

runners

Victoria Viaduct – Fatfield Bridge loop from North Lodge

01:16

12.1km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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828 m

Vigo Wood

Forest

2

4.56 km

Pattinson South Pond

Highlight • Lake

Aka the corgi pond. Never known it referred to as tjis name. Ive fished it on and off for 30+ years.

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3

6.06 km

Penshaw Quarry Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

In the 19th century, there were quarries established to the south of the river Wear near Penshaw and this tunnel connected a quarry to staithes on the river to enable the shipment of stone towards Sunderland and beyond.

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4

6.39 km

Victoria Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Longer, higher and older than its more famous neighbour, Chester Burn Viaduct in Chester-le-Street, Victoria Viaduct is a grand, Grade II-listed structure. Familiar to walkers hiking along the picturesque River …

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5

6.89 km

Victoria Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Victoria Viaduct, originally known as the Victoria Bridge, is a stone arch rail viaduct spanning the River Wear.
NOTE cycling forbidden along this part

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6

7.57 km

Fatfield Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A bridge built in 1890 on the River Wear linking Penshaw with Fatfield just south of Washington

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7

7.63 km

View of Penshaw Monument from East Bridge on the River Wear

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from East bridge on the river Wear

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B

12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.73 km

3.10 km

1.66 km

471 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

2.96 km

1.93 km

116 m

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Sunday 5 July

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