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Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Framwellgate Moor

Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Framwellgate Moor

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Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Framwellgate Moor

02:27

49.6km

580m

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: July 9, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 44.2 km for 280 m

After 44.6 km for 188 m

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15.0 km

Willington Mining Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Willington is a former mining village which was hit hard by the closure of the colleries in 1967. It's now starting to thrive but is still a commuting village as …

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22.9 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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23.4 km

Knead a Slice Café

Highlight • Cafe

28.8 km

Quarry Wood

Forest

38.2 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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41.8 km

Durham University Botanic Garden

Highlight • Forest

The Botanic Garden is open:

10am to 5pm from 1st March to 31st October

10am to 4pm from 1st November to end of February (closed over Christmas).

We are open …

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43.4 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

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44.1 km

South Street View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

A steep cobbled climb with views of Durham Cathedral

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45.4 km

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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49.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

18.3 km

5.88 km

1.06 km

931 m

176 m

Surfaces

44.3 km

4.42 km

564 m

342 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Willington Mining Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Framwellgate Moor

Willington Mining Memorial

Newton Cap Viaduct

Knead a Slice Café

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Durham University Botanic Garden

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

South Street View of Durham Cathedral

Redhills Lane Climb

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