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North East England

Metal Cow Sculptures – Beamish Woods loop from Stanley

Road cycling routes

North East England

Metal Cow Sculptures – Beamish Woods loop from Stanley

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Metal Cow Sculptures – Beamish Woods loop from Stanley

01:21

21.0km

220m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.63 km for 91 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.19 km

Metal Cow Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

There are four metal cow statues, these have been made from old JCB type diggers and old metal from scrap machinery, the tails are heavy thick chain, the necks are …

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2

4.41 km

Stone Arch Railway Tunnel on the C2C

Highlight • Historical Site

Another old rail tunnel on the C2C

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3

4.67 km

Beamish Woods

Highlight • Forest

Way into Beamish woods from the C2C track

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4

12.7 km

King Coal Sculpture by David Kemp

Highlight • Structure

King Coal by David Kemp made from parts of old coal works

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5

12.8 km

Old King Cole Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

B

21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

5.01 km

1.78 km

104 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

7.00 km

1.51 km

272 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 26 June

26°C

13°C

63 %

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