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North East England

Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Sand Edge Common

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Sand Edge Common

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5.0

(3)

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Lanchester Valley Way – View of Lanchester Valley loop from Sand Edge Common

01:59

29.5km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

13.9 km

Stone Arch Railway Bridge Near Consett

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Bridge before Consett

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2

14.5 km

Lanchester Valley Way

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A great route but can be busy with dog walkers throughout, so be aware.
Lanchester and Knitsley farm provide opportunities to take in refreshments, likewise, when you get there Parkhead …

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3

14.6 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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4

20.1 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

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A former railway bridge, the Hownsgill was constructed by Stanhope and Tyne Railway from 1832 to 1834. Designed by engineer Robert Stephenson, the bridge is 690 feet (210 m) long …

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5

23.5 km

Old Railway Bridge (S&CO Railway)

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Old railway bridge on the line

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6

23.8 km

Consett to Waskerley Cycleway

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Special cycling, high path

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7

24.6 km

Palmer's Bridge

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Bridge which is a crossroads on the coast to coast with a bridleway that runs through the fields

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8

25.9 km

Nana B's Teas, Redhouse Farm

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great cakes and breakfast rolls... Open Thursday - Sunday 10-3

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27.3 km

Longburnford Quarry nature reserve

Nature Reserve

B

29.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

7.69 km

5.83 km

620 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

7.14 km

3.47 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

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Friday 22 May

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