Bollihope & Weardale - A Classic County Durham Cycling Loop

An impromptu video of a classic cycling loop through the dales of County Durham. Relatively short but with challenging gradients offering the prospect of fast descents, the route explores areas of County Durham whose history lies in the lead mining industry of the North Pennines.

[@HighFell]

We are blessed with stunning countryside in Co Durham and lots of cycling choices from great paths to mainly quiet roads.

[@thedurhamcow3535]

Amen to that!

[@tonypaddler]

An area that I cycle regularly (both on and off-road), and walk. Weardale and Teesdale are great counties and you got a lovely weather day for it.
I really appreciated the facts popping up on the screen.
Great video and route, cheers 🚲🙂👍
Oh, and "territorial chickens" ... 🤣🤣🤣

[@thedurhamcow3535]

Sorry about the delay in replying but I equally appreciate the comment. Nice to be able to share the love for our countryside. All the best

[@nopasaran8660]

Hi, I live at High Grange, good to see you passing mine and love the scenery.
I have never got any further than folly top, but working on it!
On a bit of a negative note, might I recommend that you wear a helmet, it might save your life!

[@thedurhamcow3535]

I pass through High Grange a lot (almost always downhill!). Glad you like the video. Take care.

[@briansteel4872]

i really like your videos this is another great one highlighting those wonderful valleys, I'm a bit further north and have Northumberland on my doorstep. Keep up the great work.

[@thedurhamcow3535]

Thanks very much @briansteel4872 - so glad you like them and really appreciate the comment. All the best.

[@jasonbisset87]

Looks great, where can i find a .gpx of the route

[@thedurhamcow3535]

There you go Jason: www.plotaroute.com/route/2770744