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Cycle Path to Lanchester – Animal Carvings in Tree Stump loop from Durham

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Cycle Path to Lanchester – Animal Carvings in Tree Stump loop from Durham

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Cycle Path to Lanchester – Animal Carvings in Tree Stump loop from Durham

03:20

56.8km

440m

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: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.57 km

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Highlight • Structure

14.6 km

Cycle Path to Lanchester

Highlight • Trail

Nice bit of lines

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18.0 km

Stone Wall View Near Delves Lane

Highlight • Structure

Just around the corner from Knitsley Farm Shop

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30.6 km

A693 Pedestrian Bridge to Annfield Plain

Highlight • Bridge

The photo was taken on January 9th 2025. There had been a sudden winter freeze with considerable snow fall in the County Durham area. Temperatures were down to minus 5 …

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34.6 km

Animal Carvings in Tree Stump

Highlight • Natural

There are several animals carved into the tree, a hedgehog, rabbit amongst them. Someone must have dedicated many hours into carving these features into the tree

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37.4 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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39.7 km

Graffiti Bridge Underpass

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There are many bridge underpasses on this trail. They are ideal shelters on rainy days, also good locations where you can take a photo without your phone getting wet

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41.4 km

Chimney Head Monument

Highlight • Monument

As you get closer to this feature you suddenly realise it has eyes, a mouth and head features. Approaching I thought it was an old chimney, which it does appear to be

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56.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

18.6 km

2.34 km

1.55 km

1.48 km

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

18.0 km

9.37 km

1.16 km

218 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

18°C

12°C

12 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

November 12, 2022,Mountain Bike Durham loop

First one for a while nice to get back out but my fitness needs some work it's amazing how much you loose #wrecked

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Cycle Path to Lanchester – Animal Carvings in Tree Stump loop from Durham

National Cycle Network Signpost: Consett–Bishop Auckland

Cycle Path to Lanchester

Stone Wall View Near Delves Lane

A693 Pedestrian Bridge to Annfield Plain

Animal Carvings in Tree Stump

Metal Cow Sculptures

Graffiti Bridge Underpass

Chimney Head Monument

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