Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Bishop Auckland

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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Bishop Auckland

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Newton Cap Viaduct – National Cycle Route loop from Bishop Auckland

00:54

13.8km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.46 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive viaduct is a Grade II-listed structure and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham railway line across the River Wear. Spanning 828 feet (252 …

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3.26 km

Hurworth Burn

Highlight • Trail

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

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3.52 km

Bishop Auckland to Brandon Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

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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4.90 km

National Cycle Route

Highlight • Cycleway

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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6.68 km

Willington War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

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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6.76 km

Willington Mining Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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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7.76 km