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Redhills Lane Climb – River Browney loop from Durham

Redhills Lane Climb – River Browney loop from Durham

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Redhills Lane Climb – River Browney loop from Durham

02:51

53.1km

820m

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: April 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.41 km for 80 m

After 2.62 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.79 km

South Street View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

A steep cobbled climb with views of Durham Cathedral

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2.56 km

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

Highlight • River

marked paths can be a little confusing

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3.55 km

Redhills Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

Narrow, steep lane which varies from around 5% to 20% gradient. Its a tough little climb, included in Simon Warren’s Top Climbs Of The NE book. It’s generally quiet, but be careful about oncoming traffic when descending.

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17.3 km

Ragpath Heath nature reserve

Nature Reserve

17.8 km

Triangle Plantation

Forest

26.4 km

Longburnford Quarry nature reserve

Nature Reserve

32.0 km

Droverhouse Plantation

Forest

50.8 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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53.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

4.00 km

2.44 km

1.94 km

151 m

150 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

8.99 km

292 m

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

15°C

6°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Redhills Lane Climb – River Browney loop from Durham

South Street View of Durham Cathedral

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

Redhills Lane Climb

River Browney

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