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Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Thorpe Thewles Station loop from Seaham

Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Thorpe Thewles Station loop from Seaham

Moderate

4.4

(5)

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Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Thorpe Thewles Station loop from Seaham

03:06

59.4km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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9.86 km

South Hetton to Shotton Railway Path

Highlight • Structure

This track has recently been tarmacked from "South Hetton" to "Shotton" the restriction in the photo is not there now

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19.6 km

Hurworth Burn Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice spot on a summers day to stop for a picnic and a breather whilst cycling this stretch of the Castle Eden Walkway, which is part of National Cycle Network 1.

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25.0 km

National Cycle Network Route 1

Highlight • Cycleway

25.8 km

Tilery Wood

Forest

26.1 km

West Carr Plantation

Forest

27.4 km

Wynyard Woodland (Country) Park

Nature Reserve

30.1 km

Castle Eden Walkway at Wynyard Woodland Park

Highlight • Trail

The beginning of Castle Eden walkway, lovely path that can be ridden for hours. Can be very busy with walkers.

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30.1 km

Thorpe Thewles Station

Highlight • Cafe

Nice little cafe within a, no longer used, railway station.

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30.5 km

Wynyard Woodland Park – Thorpe Wood

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Wynyard Woodland is a lovely nature spot that's great for cycling and mountain biking. A network of trails criss-cross through the woodland and colourful wildflower meadows. There's also a cafe …

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33.4 km

Wynyard Woodland Park Black Squares Trail

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Wynyard Woodland Park - Black Squares

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34.1 km

Castle Eden Walkway Bridge Over the A689

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Bridge that takes you over the A689 which is found on the castle Eden cycle track

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59.4 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

17.4 km

3.16 km

2.44 km

1.04 km

161 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

14.4 km

6.91 km

2.55 km

1.76 km

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

19°C

16°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

June 23, 2023,Bricks, Broken Bottles And Sticks

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Dean Parrish - Bricks, Broken Bottles And Sticks

Not quite so lucky this time. Another puncture 20km from home. Don't think running tubeless would have helped.
Judging by the state of the tyre I think I must have run over a load of glass.

3.1 new kilometers
-- From Wandrer.earth

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Hurworth Burn Reservoir – Thorpe Thewles Station loop from Seaham

South Hetton to Shotton Railway Path

Hurworth Burn Reservoir

National Cycle Network Route 1

Castle Eden Walkway at Wynyard Woodland Park

Thorpe Thewles Station

Wynyard Woodland Park – Thorpe Wood

Wynyard Woodland Park Black Squares Trail

Castle Eden Walkway Bridge Over the A689

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