Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Bearpark

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Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Bearpark

Moderate

4.6

(5)

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Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Bearpark

02:00

34.7km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

11.6 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

13.1 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

20.5 km

Waterside Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

An easy track with techy bits like roots, sloping sides and a decent climb needing a bit of speed.

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23.1 km

Waterhouses

Highlight • Other

Deerness Valley crosses here

Tip by

23.5 km

Deerness Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

26.4 km

Waterhouses Road

Highlight • Trail

31.8 km

Deerness path

Highlight • Structure

Old railway path

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32.1 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

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34.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

9.23 km

3.78 km

858 m

473 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

10.00 km

3.11 km

902 m

274 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 7 November

10°C

7°C

38 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Bearpark

River Deerness

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

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Waterhouses

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Deerness path

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