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Cycle Routes in County Durham (North)

Foldout map with comprehensive coverage of cycling in northern area of County Durham. Ordnance Survey based mapping and information about places of interest along the way. Town centre cycle maps of Consett, Stanley, Chester-le-Street and Durham City.

Extract:
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County Durham has almost 80 miles of traffic-free 'greenways' and a large network of minor roads and quiet country lanes for cyclists of all ages and abilities to enjoy. This cycle guide shows how loops and circuits of varying length and difficulty can be cycled. Linear routes are also shown and these can be used to great advantage to link hamlet to village, village to town and town to city.'

Iveston Loop
12 miles
 
Rail paths, one section of road followed by an optional challenging downhill

Satley Loop
19 miles
Minor roads and country lanes

Medomsley Loop
13 miles
Mostly off-road

Durham/Brandon//Bowburn loop
15 miles

Contrasting mix of urban and countryside.

Link up the Loops
26 miles

Mostly off-road Consett to Beamish then rural roads past the Museum.

Link up the Loops
25 miles
Mostly off-road Consett to Langley Park, then via Witton Gilbert and Edmondsley and back to Consett via Waldridge and Chester-le-Street area.

The Beamish Loop
7.5 miles
Off road and on-road.

Information courtesy of Durham County Council