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UK: North East: Co Durham: Railway Paths: Brandon to Bishop Auckland

Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path

The Brandon to Bishop Auckland railway path is a 9 1/2 mile (15km) linear ride, from the Broompark Picnic Area near Stonebridge to Newton Cap viaduct at Bishop Auckland.

Status: Open
Promotion
This bridleroute is just one of a set of linear rides in County Durham which can be found in the Railway Paths in County Durham pack. This can be puchased from Durham County Council. They can be contacted at:

The Countryside Group,
Environment and Technical Services Department,
Durham County Council,
County Hall,
Durham DH1 5UQ.

Please telephone first to check the price: 0191-383 4144.

Ordnance Survey
This paths and tracks making up this route can be seen on the following Ordnance Survey maps.
  • Landranger Map 88: Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham and Sunderland
  • Landranger Map 92: Barnard Castle and surrounding area
  • Landranger Map 93: Middlesborough, Darlington & Hartlepool
    Further Information
    At its northeastern end, the route meets the Lanchester Valley railway path and the Deerness Valley railway path.
    Acknowledgements
    The leaflet pack was published by the Environment and Technical Services Department of Durham County Council.
    © 2002 The British Horse Society. Updated: 6 Jan 02. Leaflet pack dated: 1997.
    Reference: NE-D