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These impressive Bowes Castle ruins are free to visit. Although not much of the fort is left standing, you can visit the interior of the castle and imagine yourself back in time. The current castle dates from 1187 but was built on what was once the foundations of a Roman fortification. For more information visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bowes-castle/history/

The view of the castle form here is great at any time but if you can get down early in the morning to catch the sunrise it's stunning!

A lovely stop of to Bowes Castle, this is open and free to the public so no cost to worry about when popping in.

The spectacular ruins of Egglestone Abbey occupy a picturesque spot above the River Tees. The crumbling ruins are all that survives of a small Premonstratensian monastery that was founded in the late 12th century. The site is owned by English Heritage and is free to enter between 10am-6pm. For more information, visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/egglestone-abbey/.

This funny little bridge (with steps that you have to lift your bike up) is a quiet route alternative to the busy, main road that climbs up to the town centre. You also get a great view of the castle.

The magnificent ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep are on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines. The English Heritage-owned castle is free to enter and you can visit any time during ‘reasonable daylight hours’.