View of Lanchester Valley – Derwent Walk loop from Chester-le-Street

View of Lanchester Valley – Derwent Walk loop from Chester-le-Street

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View of Lanchester Valley – Derwent Walk loop from Chester-le-Street

03:34

68.3km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

River Browney

Highlight • Forest

The River Browney flows through County Durham through moorland, forests, disused coal mines, and remnants of a bygone industrial era. Decades of lead and coal mining badly affected the river's …

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13.6 km

Lanchester Valley Path

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Stretching for 20 miles (32 km) through the countryside, Lanchester Valley Path is perfect for cycling and hiking. The path follows the old Lanchester Valley railway line which ran from …

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24.1 km

Lanchester Valley Way

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A great route but can be busy with dog walkers throughout, so be aware.
Lanchester and Knitsley farm provide opportunities to take in refreshments, likewise, when you get there Parkhead …

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24.2 km

View of Lanchester Valley

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Worth the effort for the views

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33.5 km

Whinnyhouse Plantation

Forest

39.0 km

Make-me-Rich Plantation

Forest

40.9 km

Lintzford Disused Railway Station

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This old train station is a nice nod to the past, when trains drove here instead of cyclists.

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43.0 km

Rowlands Gill Viaduct

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Great views from the viaduct.

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45.6 km

Derwent Walk

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Derwent Walk follows the route of the Derwent Valley Railway that carried industrial materials across the region. Since its closure, the area has been reclaimed by wildlife and become a …

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48.7 km

Derwent Walk Express Sculpture

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Giant train at the Swalwell end of the old railway. Sits on top of the archways

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53.6 km

Saltmarsh Garden

Nature Reserve

68.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

26.1 km

7.09 km

1.87 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

27.8 km

4.09 km

4.01 km

146 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

3°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

It’s set to rain on your activity. Pack a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 25, 2022,Man Without A Woman

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Mrs J half way through 3 11 hour shifts, so I have to find a way to amuse myself 😘

Bit like autumn coming down the Derwent valley. Damp, with lots of leaves, making it a bit sketchy.