National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Willington

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National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Willington

Moderate

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National Cycle Route – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Willington

00:54

13.6km

160m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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427 m

Tree-Lined Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • River

Great place to stop for a coffee

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1.32 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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2.70 km

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

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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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2.96 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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4.75 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive viaduct is a Grade II-listed structure and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham railway line across the River Wear. Spanning 828 feet (252 …

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5.23 km

Knead a Slice Café

Highlight • Cafe

6.89 km

Vinovia Roman Fort

Highlight • Settlement

Vinovia or Vinovium was a Roman fort and settlement situated just over 1 mile to the north of the town of Bishop Auckland on the banks of the River Wear in County Durham, England.

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