Beamish Gravel Loop

A gravel cycling route starting from Lanchester

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Embark on a gravel journey through historic Beamish

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The Beamish Gravel Loop is a 41-kilometer adventure, offering riders a mix of off-road terrain and historic sights. With a total ascent of 396 meters, this route is suitable for intermediate gravel cyclists. The difficulty rating for this loop is 3, ensuring an enjoyable challenge. The epicness rating is 2, providing riders with a pleasant journey that showcases the region's countryside and cultural heritage.

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41 km

396 m

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Route profile

Highlights on the route

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Start: Lanchester Village center

Lanchester: Conquer challenging climbs and explore scenic routes in Lanchester.

Lanchester is a locality situated in the Tees Valley and Durham region of the United Kingdom. From a cyclist's perspective, Lanchester offers a mix of scenic countryside routes and challenging climbs. The hilly terrain makes it a suitable destination for road cyclists looking for a good workout. Notable cycling spots nearby include the picturesque valleys of Durham Dales and the challenging ascents of the North Pennines. Lanchester, though not home to any famous cycling-related spots, provides a satisfying cycling experience for enthusiasts. Overall, Lanchester ranks at a 3 as it offers a good variety of routes and some challenging climbs.

12 km

BeamishVillage

Beamish Open Air Museum offers riders the opportunity to step back in time and experience life in an early 20th-century English village.

13 km

Rabbit Hills139 mPeak

Rabbit Hills provides a fun and challenging off-road section of the route, with exciting descents and beautiful woodland scenery.

28 km

NettlesworthHamlet

Nettlesworth, a small village with quaint cottages and a picturesque countryside setting, is the perfect place to stop for a refreshment break and take in the rural beauty.