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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: October 25, 2025

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

58.3km

02:38

370m

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

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2. South Park, Darlington – Staindrop loop from Darlington

48.0km

02:10

260m

Intermediate 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

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

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4. Daffodil-Lined Lane – Dinsdale Tree-Lined Avenue loop from Dinsdale

34.7km

01:51

220m

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

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

55.3km

02:37

290m

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

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

73.1km

03:28

530m

Intermediate 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

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

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9. Piercebridge Village Green – St Mary's Church, Piercebridge loop from Darlington

39.2km

01:47

200m

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

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

80.7km

03:38

480m

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

2. South Park, Darlington – Staindrop loop from Darlington

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

4. Daffodil-Lined Lane – Dinsdale Tree-Lined Avenue loop from Dinsdale

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

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

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. Piercebridge Village Green – St Mary's Church, Piercebridge loop from Darlington

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

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