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North East England

Greater Willington

River Deerness – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Willington

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Greater Willington

River Deerness – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Willington

Moderate

26

riders

River Deerness – Hownsgill Viaduct loop from Willington

03:40

61.6km

430m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.03 km

The Ponderosa

Nature Reserve

2

9.40 km

River Deerness

Highlight • River

3

13.6 km

Finchale Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This is NOT Finchale priory it is Beaurepaire

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4

23.7 km

Cycle Path to Lanchester

Highlight • Trail

Nice bit of lines

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5

27.2 km

Stone Wall View Near Delves Lane

Highlight • Structure

Just around the corner from Knitsley Farm Shop

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6

30.7 km

Hownsgill Viaduct

Highlight • Cycleway

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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7

49.7 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

8

56.6 km

Brancepeth Castle

Highlight • Other

Great little coffee shop. The castle is private so you can't go in.

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B

61.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

6.59 km

1.55 km

1.37 km

719 m

355 m

Surfaces

48.9 km

10.2 km

1.33 km

681 m

404 m

250 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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