National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)
Durham, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Durham, United Kingdom. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 90.4 mi (145.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,552 ft (1,997 m)
- Est. Time
- 10 hr 35 min
- High point
- 2,057 ft (627 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area: Baybridge Picnic Area 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Rookhope War Memorial 6.6 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Campsite: The Vicarage 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Window tracery 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Middleton-in-Teesdale War Memorial 31 mi (49.9 km) from start
- Drinking water: Bainbridge Memorial Fountain 31 mi (49.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Lonton South Farm 32 mi (51.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Newton Lodge campsite 32.9 mi (52.9 km) from start
- Peak: Shoulder of Mutton 35.8 mi (57.6 km) from start
- Peak: Black Hill 43.3 mi (69.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: Blackling Hole waterfall 44.5 mi (71.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 44.5 mi (71.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 48.2 mi (77.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: Hamsterley Forest 48.2 mi (77.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Green Acres Hamsterley 49.8 mi (80.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Hamsterley War Memorial 50.3 mi (80.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Low Barns Visitor Centre 56.2 mi (90.5 km) from start
- Historic site: George B. McKean Memorial 60.3 mi (97 km) from start
- Picnic area: Malton Picnic Area 72.6 mi (116.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Old Hot Metal Carriage 78.4 mi (126.2 km) from start
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Questions about National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)
How long is National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)?
National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland) is 90.4 mi (145.5 km) long. Most people take about 10 hr 35 min. It climbs 6,552 ft (1,997 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,057 ft (627 m).
How hard is National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)?
25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)?
Drinking water on the way at 31 mi (49.9 km), 48.2 mi (77.6 km). Toilets: 6.6 mi (10.6 km), 18.4 mi (29.6 km), 26.4 mi (42.4 km).
Is National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland) shaded?
Partly shaded (37% under trees).
What can you do on National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)?
4 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)
- Blanchland Geotrail Northumberland · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.1 km)
- Lead Mining Trail Edmundbyers Common · Moderate · 5.2 mi (8.4 km)
- Rookhope Trails 4 Durham · Moderate · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Rookhope Trails 1 Durham · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Sea to Sea route Durham · Moderate · 10.3 mi (16.5 km)
- Stanhope Burn Geotrail Durham · Easy · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope (short) Durham · Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.6 km)
- Frosterley Cut Durham · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
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