Consett to Sunderland railway path: North East
Distance: 25 miles
National Cycle Network route: 7
Broken down into sections or enjoyed as a more challenging ride to burn off the Christmas excess, this route has plenty to offer for wildlife fans so bring a pair of binoculars. Included on the ride is the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Centre at Washington which is a haven for overwintering migratory waterbirds, and has large flocks of curlews and redshanks. Between Stanley and Beamish you will pass the mysterious Hell Hole Wood which is part of the Great North Community Forest.
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