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North East England

Chimney Head Monument – Old King Cole Tower loop from Washington

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Chimney Head Monument – Old King Cole Tower loop from Washington

Moderate

4.7

(16)

97

riders

Chimney Head Monument – Old King Cole Tower loop from Washington

01:18

21.8km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.14 km

New Tunnel on Birtley No. 7 Cycleway

Highlight • Structure

Path on no7 near Birtley has been reopened after upgrade, good surface.

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2

5.48 km

Graffiti Wall Under the Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Graffiti can be seen on just about all bridge underpasses. Some of it is a mess, some of it adds a bit brightness when passing through

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3

5.93 km

Lambton Earthwork Mural

Highlight • Monument

Professionally spray painted inside a bridge, the wording on the artwork makes this obvious. There is a sculpture close by and a sign board with info on just outside the tunnel. This was a good place to stop and have a bite to eat and dry the phone holder out.

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4

6.99 km

King Coal Sculpture by David Kemp

Highlight • Structure

King Coal by David Kemp made from parts of old coal works

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5

7.02 km

Chimney Head Monument

Highlight • Monument

As you get closer to this feature you suddenly realise it has eyes, a mouth and head features. Approaching I thought it was an old chimney, which it does appear to be

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6

10.8 km

Stone Arch Railway Tunnel on the C2C

Highlight • Historical Site

Another old rail tunnel on the C2C

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7

14.6 km

Old King Cole Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

8

15.7 km

C2C Route Mural

Highlight • Structure

Painted inside the tunnel

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B

21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

202 m

131 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

2.54 km

131 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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