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Stanley

Derwent Walk – Tanfield Railway loop from Stanley

Routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Stanley

Derwent Walk – Tanfield Railway loop from Stanley

Hard

4.0

(1)

2

riders

Derwent Walk – Tanfield Railway loop from Stanley

02:30

35.0km

590m

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: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.8 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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2

10.9 km

Lintz Green Station Bridge

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Closed in the 60s, before then a line used for local freight.

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3

10.9 km

Old Railway Station and Bridge

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One of the former stations along this former track. A nice nod to the past when trains still ran here instead of walkers and cyclists.

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4

13.0 km

Rowlands Gill Viaduct

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Great views from the viaduct.

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5

15.6 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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6

17.8 km

Derwent Walk

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The Derwent Walk is an old railway line that is not there anymore. The are several miles of long straight, flat surface to ride on. Popular with walkers, dogs and …

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21.2 km

Gladeley Hill

Forest

8

24.0 km

Tanfield Railway Path

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Great rolling track, carry your speed and enjoy the ramps

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9

24.8 km

Tanfield Railway

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tanfield-railway.co.uk
Good day out to see the worlds oldest railway. you can cycle on the old Bowes and Tanfield track from here or easy ride from Newcastle, check the surface and gradient on Komoot

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27.7 km

Folly Wood

Forest

B

35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

10.6 km

4.59 km

2.99 km

2.21 km

561 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

8.30 km

8.20 km

3.93 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 26 June

26°C

13°C

63 %

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