The route will be as follows:
Bishop Auckland
Howden le Wear
Crook Market Place
Tow Law
Castleside
Consett
Blackhill
Shotley Bridge Hospital
Riding Mill
Corbridge
Hexham Bus Station
Total distance of 40 miles so would have to be split at Consett
Google Maps says journey time of 1 hour 15 minutes , so probably a 2+ hour journey time
Demand: probably sod all to none