Victoria Viaduct – Cox Green Footbridge loop from Washington Wetland Centre

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Victoria Viaduct – Cox Green Footbridge loop from Washington Wetland Centre

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Victoria Viaduct – Cox Green Footbridge loop from Washington Wetland Centre

01:30

5.70km

50m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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914 m

Penshaw Quarry Tunnel

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In the 19th century, there were quarries established to the south of the river Wear near Penshaw and this tunnel connected a quarry to staithes on the river to enable the shipment of stone towards Sunderland and beyond.

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1.25 km

Victoria Viaduct

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Longer, higher and older than its more famous neighbour, Chester Burn Viaduct in Chester-le-Street, Victoria Viaduct is a grand, Grade II-listed structure. Familiar to walkers hiking along the picturesque River …

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2.43 km

Fatfield Bridge

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A bridge built in 1890 on the River Wear linking Penshaw with Fatfield just south of Washington

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2.51 km

Worm Hill and Victoria Viaduct Bridge

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stop if you want, have a look at the famous Worm Hill from the Lambton Worm fable. stop at the Havelock for quality food and good ale...

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2.54 km

View of Penshaw Monument from East Bridge on the River Wear

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View from East bridge on the river Wear

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3.12 km

Unmarked Path Near the Viaduct

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Route far more beautiful than on the main bridleway not marked on maps.

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4.76 km

Cox Green Footbridge

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Wonderful little stopping point if you are on the C2C route heading towards Sunderland. You have to come off the route just after James Steel Park and cross a Wonderfull …

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