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Stockton to Darlington Railway 200th anniversary ride

Sunday 16th March 2025 10:00am

Starting from - Hopetown museum car park next to Skerne Bridge, DL1 1LG

This Guided Rides - Durham ride is open for anyone to join

  • 13.6 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road, eBike
  • 2 hr
  • Easygoing
  • Darlington
  • Children aged 8-15*, Children aged 11-15*, Adults 16+ only, Children aged 5-15*

Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. They are suitable for all levels of experience, so whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, you can find a ride that is right for you.

About the route

Starting point




Durham
DL1 1LG

Starting at Darlington Hopetown museum we will follow the former SDR route to the Fighting Cocks at Middleton St.George. (Dinsdale). En route we will have the opportunity to view the route and see extant features of this historic railway, the first passenger railway in the world. On the way back see the wonderful Brick Train Sculpture

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A heritage ride cycling on the very first passenger railway track in the world.

A mix of cycle paths, quiet roads, a short off road section on well worn brownfield site

Coffee stop at Middleton St.George

Helmet, wet weather guide, spare tube, pump, basic tools

We especially welcome newbies!

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Who else is on this ride?

Ride leaders

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader

  • Community Groups Volunteer

    Community Groups Volunteer

Ken Bradshaw

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  • Ride Leader

    Ride Leader

  • Breeze Champion

    Breeze Champion

Audrey Christie

8 ride participants

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