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The best cycling routes around Barnard Castle

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Looking for the best cycling routes around Barnard Castle? On this page, we bring you the best bike rides around Barnard Castle so you can just get out and go. All you’ve got to do is choose your route!

Last updated: December 18, 2025

1. The Tan Hill Inn & Reeth loop from Barnard Castle — Yorkshire Dales National Park

78.4km

05:26

1,130m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Bowes Museum – Tan Hill Inn loop from Barnard Castle

81.6km

05:30

1,320m

1,330m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bowes Castle Ruins – Gravel Track to Cocker loop from Barnard Castle

47.0km

03:22

800m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. No 3 Takeaway – The Old Chapel Café loop from Startforth

21.3km

01:24

300m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Eppleby Village Green – The Bowes Museum loop from Barnard Castle

61.1km

03:40

450m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Barnard Castle

1. The Tan Hill Inn & Reeth loop from Barnard Castle — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. The Bowes Museum – Tan Hill Inn loop from Barnard Castle

3. Bowes Castle Ruins – Gravel Track to Cocker loop from Barnard Castle

4. No 3 Takeaway – The Old Chapel Café loop from Startforth

5. Eppleby Village Green – The Bowes Museum loop from Barnard Castle

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