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Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Lynesack and Softley

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Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Lynesack and Softley

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Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Lynesack and Softley

04:31

70.9km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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26.3 km

Wayne Clark Memorial Sculpture and View of the Pennines

Highlight • Monument

Fabulous view of the Pennines and a bench to stop and rest on the Deerness Valley Railway Path.

This was a former single track branch line used to serve the coal mining industry in the area.

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29.7 km

Waterhouses

Highlight • Other

Deerness Valley crosses here

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34.4 km

Deerness path

Highlight • Structure

Old railway path

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34.7 km

River Deerness

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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 …

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38.7 km

Broompark Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

41.4 km

Infinity Cycles

Highlight • Structure

The best bike shop in the North East. Absolutely everything you could ask for, a great bunch of people.

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52.6 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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56.0 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

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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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70.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

20.6 km

6.12 km

4.79 km

4.36 km

1.50 km

Surfaces

39.8 km

19.9 km

7.81 km

2.54 km

852 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Deerness path – River Deerness loop from Lynesack and Softley

Wayne Clark Memorial Sculpture and View of the Pennines

Waterhouses

Deerness path

River Deerness

Broompark Picnic Area

Infinity Cycles

National Cycle Route

Newton Cap Viaduct

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