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In the heart of the Durham Dales, Hamsterley Forest, with its specially designed skills loop, four-cross and downhill mountain bike courses, offers a thrill a minute for keen off-roaders. However, Durham has cycling opportunities for all ages and abilities - from quiet country roads offering easy cycling on gentle gradients, to more challenging climbs and routes including the W2W and C2C.
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Derwent Reservoir Walk
Type
Walking Route
Edmundbyers
DISTANCE: 2 miles
GRADE OF WALK: EASYDiscover the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir along the 2 mile multi user trail while taking in the breathtaking views of the reservoir. The walk is easy, comfortable walking and is suitable for cyclists, walkers, wheelchairs and pushchairs...
Hamsterley The Loop MTB skills area
Type
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
This is a purpose built MTB training loop. It is designed with skill development in mind to push your mountain biking to a new level. The Loop contains a multitude of features and riding options, some built in stone to mimic natural trails and others from timber in the North Shore style. Each...
Derwent Walk Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
Type
Walking Route
Near Castleside, Consett
A 12 mile route from Lydgett's Junction near Consett to Swalwell, Gateshead running past Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Ebchester, Hamsterley Mill, Rowlands Gill and Thornley Woodlands Centre. The Derwent Walk follows National Cycle Network Route 14 for the most part and is clearly signposted. It...
Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
Type
Walking Route
Turn left at The Grove, Consett
A 9.7 mile route from Lydgett's Junction in Consett to Parkhead, Stanhope running past Rowley, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir and Waskerley Reservoir.
The path is a former railway line and is National Cycle Route 7. At Lydgetts Junction, this route joins the Lanchester Valley Railway Path, the Derwent...
Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
Type
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left
An 8.5 mile route on a former railway line from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Crook, running past Ushaw Moor, Deerness View and Stanley Crook. It forms part of the Walney to Wear (W2W) long distance cycling route.
The Deerness Valley Railway was opened in 1858 and carried...
Tees Railway Path
Type
Cycle Route
Middleton in Teesdale
START:Middleton-in-Teesdale. The path starts in Lonton, 1 mile south of Middleton-in-Teesdale (or start at Cotherstone to do the route in reverse)
DISTANCE:5.5 miles/9 km one way,
(11 miles/18 km) return
HEIGHT LOST & GAINED:Mostly flat route
OS EXPLORER MAP:OL 31DESCRIPTION
This route...
Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
Type
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left
A 12 mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Consett, running past Bearpark, Langley Park, Lanchester and Knitsley. National Cycle Route 14.
The path is a former railway line. The Lanchester Valley railway was built to carry iron ore to Consett Steelworks and coal...
Seaham to Crimdon On-Road Cycle Route
Type
Cycle Route
Seaham
Start at Seaham Hall Car Park on North Road and continue down North Terrace to the harbour area. Continue down the A182 out of Seaham, passing Liddle Stack and Nose's Point on your left.
Keep following the road around until you come to the roundabout above the A19. Turn right at this...
North Sea Cycle Route - National Route 1 Seaham to Stockton
Type
Cycle Route
Seaham
Route 1 from Seaham to Stockton:
The vast majority of the cycleway between Seaham and Stockton (22 miles) consists of traffic-free disused railway paths and is part of a National Cycle Network Route 1 that links Dover and the Shetland Islands mainly via the east coast of England and Scotland. ...
Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route
Type
Walking Route
Near Trimdon Station
This is a Railway Path, is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, and a Local Wildlife Site intersects the Path next to the reservoir. Habitats include grassland, scrubland, woodland, wetland and reed beds. The path is suitable for walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and wheelchair users.
This...
