Waskerley Station – Waskerley Way loop from Tow Law

Waskerley Station – Waskerley Way loop from Tow Law

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Waskerley Station – Waskerley Way loop from Tow Law

04:20

61.5km

1,240m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.2 km

Longburnford Quarry nature reserve

Nature Reserve

15.0 km

Waskerley Station

Highlight • Cycleway

Waskerley Station is at the top of Stanhope Moor. This is where the old Stanhope - Tyne train line, now forms the Waskerley Way and C2C cycle route.

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17.1 km

Waskerley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

21.0 km

Parkhead Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

This former station master's house on the old Stanhope and Tyne Railway has been converted into a walker and cyclist-friendly cafe and B&B. Whether you are after a scone to …

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28.1 km

View of Rookhope and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

28.2 km

Bolts Law Standing Engine Site

Highlight • Monument

Stunning view looking down onto Rookhope village

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30.7 km

Rookhope Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

On main corner through Rookhope, can either go straight on flatter route or here turn left up the long hill past the church.

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32.2 km

View Across the Valley from the Coast to Coast Route

Highlight • Trail

Climb up from Rookhope and you are rewarded with this view

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32.6 km

View Above Rookhope

Highlight • Climb

After long climb out of Rookhope get some far reaching views from elevated position.

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50.5 km

Elephant Trees

Forest

61.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

17.2 km

2.43 km

1.79 km

1.59 km

654 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

13.5 km

12.9 km

5.58 km

581 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

17°C

8°C

83 %

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Waskerley Station – Waskerley Way loop from Tow Law

Waskerley Station

Waskerley Way

Parkhead Station Café

View of Rookhope and Ruins

Bolts Law Standing Engine Site

Rookhope Hill Climb

View Across the Valley from the Coast to Coast Route

View Above Rookhope

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