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Sunderland Bridge – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shildon

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Sunderland Bridge – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shildon

Moderate

5.0

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Sunderland Bridge – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shildon

02:57

44.4km

360m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Cow Plantation Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

13.6 km

Cow Plantation

Highlight • Forest

Nice route from the center of Spennymoor to Tudhoe village through the Cow plantation via paths and bridleway.. Can get a bit muddy in the Winter as you approach Tudhoe.

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17.2 km

Graffiti Art Under Croxdale Bridge

Highlight • Structure

love the wall art

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17.2 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

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17.3 km

Sunderland Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

when down here keep a good look out for the otters

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25.0 km

Brandon–Bishop Auckland Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

35.9 km

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 m) and built from stone and brick, its 11 arches stand 100 feet (30 m) above the river. The railway closures of the 1960s saw the viaduct fall into disuse. However, it was quickly adapted for foot traffic in 1972, before being strengthened to take the A689 road in 1995.

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44.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

10.8 km

10.5 km

6.63 km

3.09 km

1.00 km

163 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

10.2 km

9.95 km

7.65 km

1.41 km

164 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

14°C

65 %

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Sunderland Bridge – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from Shildon

Cow Plantation

Graffiti Art Under Croxdale Bridge

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Sunderland Bridge

Brandon–Bishop Auckland Railway Path

Newton Cap Viaduct

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