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National Cycle Route – Willington War Memorial loop from Bishop Auckland

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National Cycle Route – Willington War Memorial loop from Bishop Auckland

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National Cycle Route – Willington War Memorial loop from Bishop Auckland

02:27

23.1km

150m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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644 m

Stanhope Viaduct

Highlight (Segment) • Other

2.47 km

Hurworth Burn

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good track - picnic benches and a few miles north of the cafe on the Castle Eden Walkway

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2.73 km

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

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The Bishop Auckland to Brandon cycle and walking path is a 14km (9mile) traffic free cycle route linking the two towns via Willington. It's built on the old railway line …

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4.12 km

National Cycle Route

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Hard packed former railway, now a popular walkway for cyclists and walkers. A good route to Bishop Auckland and beyond. Can get busy on weekends.

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5.89 km

Willington War Memorial

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Willington is a former mining town based on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland disused railway, which use to serve the coal mining industry. It's colliery closed in 1967.

There are …

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5.97 km

Willington Mining Memorial

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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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9.38 km

Brandon–Bishop Auckland Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

12.9 km

Brancepeth Station Car Park

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Beware, the place closes at 8PM. Don't forget your car there!

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23.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

977 m

493 m

280 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

4.06 km

3.26 km

1.17 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

16°C

10°C

98 %

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National Cycle Route – Willington War Memorial loop from Bishop Auckland

Stanhope Viaduct

Hurworth Burn

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

National Cycle Route

Willington War Memorial

Willington Mining Memorial

Brandon–Bishop Auckland Railway Path

Brancepeth Station Car Park

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