Wynyard Woodland Park, Car park, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 3JG
This ride takes us to the historic city of Durham. Starting from Wynyard Woodland Park, we ride north up the Castle Eden Walkway along NCN 1 all the way to Haswell. We turn west to join NCN 14, which takes us through Sherburn and Gilesgate all the way into Durham City Centre. We break here, for our coffee stop before completing the return journey in reverse.
Start:- Wynyard Woodland Park
Ride level:- 5 (BLACK)
Terrain:- A varied route on roads and cycleways, with a few small climbs in and around Durham, flat but a little rough on the old railway lines of the Castle Eden Walkway. Mountain / cross / hybrid recommended for this ride.
Distance:- 44 miles
Pace:- 13 mph avg
Time:- 6 hours