Pedal to Piercebridge

Pedal to Piercebridge
Mon 25th May 2026 10am 35 miles
Start Willington Park Street car park - junction with A690
Behind the traffic lights
DL15 0PF

Let’s pretend to be gladiators for the day as we go Roman and check out the fort of Piercebridge next to the River Tees.

Our march by bike will start at Willington and pass Witton Park and Evenwood on our way out, while we will return via Walworth, Ulnaby, Brusselton, Shildon and Bishop. The plan is to stop for a picnic at Piercebridge - there aren’t many opportunities to pop in anywhere to pick up a sandwich. We’ll mainly be on tarmac but will travel a couple of stretches of the Brandon Bishop railway path (approx total 7-8 miles). If it’s been wet recent to the ride then be prepared for some muck, and mudguards preferred. The ride’s typically hilly, that means hilly, for west/south Durham with 1800’ total elevation.

Expect to be out for 5-6 hours and come suitably dressed for cycling and wandering around the fort (free entry).

In order for the ride to leave promptly, please be punctual so we can carry out bike checks, etc. prior to us setting off. Make sure your bike is in working condition and bring a spare tube to fit your tyres.

As the weather can be unpredictable at any time of year we may alter the ride slightly if conditions are not great and we'll make any decision to cancel/amend by 8.30am on the morning and let you know via the conversation tab within the ride booking system.

For any queries please use the option to ‘Message Ride Creator’. If you book and later can’t make it please cancel your place so we know for sure who to expect on the day. For any last minute cancellations on the day please also add a note in the ride Conversation before cancelling so increasing its chance of being seen and so we know who we are expecting.