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Willington War Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from The Carrs SSSI

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Ferryhill

Willington War Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from The Carrs SSSI

Moderate

5.0

(3)

4

riders

Willington War Memorial – Newton Cap Viaduct loop from The Carrs SSSI

01:45

35.7km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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: May 10, 2026

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After 24.3 km for 340 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.1 km

Willington War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Willington is a former mining town based on the Brandon to Bishop Auckland disused railway, which use to serve the coal mining industry. It's colliery closed in 1967.

There are …

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2

15.2 km

Willington Mining Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Willington is a former mining village which was hit hard by the closure of the colleries in 1967. It's now starting to thrive but is still a commuting village as …

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3

22.8 km

Newton Cap Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4

23.4 km

Auckland Castle and Deer House

Highlight • Historical Site

Bishop Auckland is a vibrant and historic market town that sits proudly above the River Wear. Often referred to as the 'gateway to Weardale' it is an important stop on …

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5

23.6 km

Knead a Slice Café

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6

24.1 km

Bishop Auckland Castle

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7

24.4 km

Auckland Castle

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B

35.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

4.13 km

364 m

210 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

5.83 km

206 m

203 m

108 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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