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The best road cycling routes around Darlington

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Darlington to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 9, 2025

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1. Walworth Castle – Piercebridge Village Green loop from North Road

51.8km

02:17

280m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Dinsdale Tree-Lined Avenue – Daffodil-Lined Lane loop from Darlington

58.3km

02:38

370m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Barnard Castle – View of Eggleston Abbey loop from North Road

90.0km

03:50

670m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Hurworth-on-Tees – Croft Circuit loop from Neasham

31.3km

01:25

180m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Bishopton Castle Motte – Yarm Viaduct loop from North Road

55.3km

02:37

290m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Roman Road Remains – Piercebridge Village Green loop from Darlington

39.3km

01:47

210m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Dinsdale Tree-Lined Avenue – Cod Beck Reservoir loop from North Road

73.0km

03:28

530m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Back Road to Clesby – Barton Beck Ford loop from North Road

45.5km

02:03

240m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Dinsdale Tree-Lined Avenue – Daffodil-Lined Lane loop from North Road

77.3km

03:34

470m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Barton Beck Ford – Great Langton Bridge loop from Darlington

79.9km

03:26

420m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Darlington

1. Walworth Castle – Piercebridge Village Green loop from North Road

2. Dinsdale Tree-Lined Avenue – Daffodil-Lined Lane loop from Darlington

3. Barnard Castle – View of Eggleston Abbey loop from North Road

4. Hurworth-on-Tees – Croft Circuit loop from Neasham

5. Bishopton Castle Motte – Yarm Viaduct loop from North Road

6. Roman Road Remains – Piercebridge Village Green loop from Darlington

7. Dinsdale Tree-Lined Avenue – Cod Beck Reservoir loop from North Road

8. Back Road to Clesby – Barton Beck Ford loop from North Road

9. Dinsdale Tree-Lined Avenue – Daffodil-Lined Lane loop from North Road

10. Barton Beck Ford – Great Langton Bridge loop from Darlington

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