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North East England

Derwent Walk – Derwenthaugh Fish Pass loop from Whickham

North East England

Derwent Walk – Derwenthaugh Fish Pass loop from Whickham

Easy

6

riders

Derwent Walk – Derwenthaugh Fish Pass loop from Whickham

00:36

10.3km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

458 m

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Giant train at the Swalwell end of the old railway. Sits on top of the archways

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2

615 m

Start of Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

Turn left through the gate onto the old railway

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3

1.37 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Trail

The Derwent Walk is an old railway line that is not there anymore. The are several miles of long straight, flat surface to ride on. Popular with walkers, dogs and …

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4

4.70 km

View of the Column of Liberty

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking east from Rowlands Gill you can see the Column of Liberty. The hill is supposed to be steep to get up, but there are good grassed areas for kids to play. The area had good walks and wildlife

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5

5.65 km

Thornley Woods–Derwent Walk Junction

Highlight • Forest

Few picnic tables for a rest

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6

5.84 km

Derwent Walk

Highlight • Cycleway

Derwent Walk follows the route of the Derwent Valley Railway that carried industrial materials across the region. Since its closure, the area has been reclaimed by wildlife and become a …

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7

7.45 km

Derwenthaugh Country Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

Really nice surface for cycling but beware and be considerate to the many walkers

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8

9.18 km

Derwenthaugh Fish Pass

Highlight • Natural

Nice spot to catch a moment.

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B

10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

2.53 km

1.63 km

357 m

260 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

2.81 km

2.36 km

786 m

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Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

24 %

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