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
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:
- Bishop Auckland Train Station – 7 minutes
- Shildon – 25 minutes
- West Auckland – 15 minutes
- St Helen Auckland – 15 minutes
Want to Travel Further:
- Durham City Centre – 1hr 15 minutes
- Raby Castle and Deer Park – 50 minutes
- Newton Aycliffe – 40 minutes
- Darlington Town Centre – 1hr 20 minutes
From your home, you can also access the National Cycle Route (NCR) 715. The NCR 715 is a 17.6 mile stretch of both on-road and traffic-free cycle paths through the centre of Bishop Auckland and along the Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path.
To the north the route joins the NCR 70 to Durham and to the south the NCR 165.
To find out about your local National Cycle Routes Click Here.
Cycling in Durham
Keep updated with information about active travel in County Durham.
Bishop Auckland Cycle Maps
Find your cycle maps for Bishop Auckland 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!