Travel by Bike
Rather than walking, you may prefer cycling which is a great way to get around the local area, and there is no limit to how far your bike can take you
As part of Conrish Park development, Lovell Homes have provided secure cycle parking to each home.
Cycling is a zero-carbon form of transport; helps build muscle and is linked to improved heart and lung capacity. It can also save you time as you filter through the traffic and avoid the queues during the community peak hours.
There is a wide range of destinations within an approximate 30-minute cycle of your new home including:
- Tudhoe Grange – 7 minutes
- Greenhills Business Park – 10 minutes
- Middlestone Moor – 10 minutes
- Charhill Wood – 15 minutes
Want to Travel Further:
- Bishop Auckland – 35 minutes
- Durham – 40 minutes
To the south of your new home, there are traffic free cycle paths which run from Low Spennymoor to Middlestone Moor. Within Middlestone Moor and Spennymoor, there are also a number of advisory on-road cycle routes.
The Auckland Railway Path is a 4.3mile stretch of traffic free walking and cycling routes from Spennymoor to Bishop Auckland. You can access the route from Rosa Street or Whitworth Road.
For more information and the history behind the Auckland Railway Path click here.
Cycling in Durham
Keep updated with information about active travel in County Durham.
Spennymoor Cycle Maps
Find your cycle maps for Spennymoor as well as tips on looking after your bike and the code of conduct for cyclists.
Love To Ride
Register with Love to Ride and track your rides, win prizes and get friends and colleagues involved. You can also get involved with the Winter Wheelers challenge between the 1st – 24th of December each year.
Find Cycle Safety Training
Want to get into cycling, find a cycle training scheme near your new home and improve your cycling skills.
Go Smarter Go Active Cycle Maps
Access your local cycle maps and find the best routes to cycle around Durham and Tyne and Wear.
Cycling UK
Update your knowledge or find new safety advice and useful tips for cycling.
Free Online Journey Planner
To find the quickest or easiest way from A to B by car, public transport, cycling or walking, use the free Google Maps Journey Planner. It couldn’t be easier!