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North East England

Cycle Path to Lanchester – Deerness Valley Way loop from Durham

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Cycle Path to Lanchester – Deerness Valley Way loop from Durham

Hard

4

riders

Cycle Path to Lanchester – Deerness Valley Way loop from Durham

05:24

82.2km

1,000m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.57 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

2

14.6 km

Cycle Path to Lanchester

Highlight • Trail

Nice bit of lines

Tip by

3

18.0 km

Stone Wall View Near Delves Lane

Highlight • Structure

Just around the corner from Knitsley Farm Shop

Tip by

48.5 km

Elephant Trees

Forest

5

66.3 km

Tinribs Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

6

69.3 km

Deerness Valley Way

Highlight • Cycleway

7

72.3 km

Waterside Forest Trail

Highlight • Forest

An easy track with techy bits like roots, sloping sides and a decent climb needing a bit of speed.

Tip by

8

74.6 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

The River Deerness runs 11.6 miles (18.7 km) through the picturesque valley of the same name. On its way, it passes Waterhouses, Ushaw Moor and Esh Winning villages before joining …

Tip by

9

77.0 km

Deerness Valley Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

B

82.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

15.7 km

12.1 km

10.9 km

7.00 km

2.61 km

150 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

34.0 km

5.92 km

5.63 km

355 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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