Days Out

Weekend rides

Find somewhere to cycle this weekend. Here’s our route-planner’s top picks around Durham:

Auckland Castle Deer House · 12mi one-way
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The Cycle Hub · 34mi round-trip
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Derwentcote Steel Furnace · 36mi round-trip
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National Cycle Network

Cycle routes in Durham

The National Cycle Network is a great way to find traffic-free routes and quiet lanes. These routes pass through Durham:

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To Barrow-in-Furness, Ulverston, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen, Barnard Castle, Willington, Brandon, Hetton-Le-Hole and Sunderland.

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To Consett, Rowlands Gill and Gateshead.

Knowledge

Share your tips for cycling in Durham

What are the roads like? Which are the most cycle-friendly cafés? Where’s your favourite place for a Saturday afternoon spin? Share your knowledge with other local cyclists.

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No, we’re not suggesting the use of performance-enhancing substances (apart from cake), but when you absolutely have to take that shortcut… When you’re planning a route with cycle.travel, sometimes…

Smart Turns – new on cycle.travel's route-planner

Saturday 23 April · 13

Today cycle.travel’s route-planner gets the biggest single improvement since it launched – a new feature we call Smart Turns. cycle.travel now casts a forensic eye over every turn…