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North East England

Bowes

The best MTB trails around Bowes

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Mountain biking around Bowes is a great to experience more of the landscape. But it’s often tough to know where to start. To help you find the best mtb routes around Bowes, here are the best rides!

Tan Hill and Rogan's Seat loop — Yorkshire Dales
Expert

03:48

39.3km

Tan Hill Inn loop from Barnard Castle
Intermediate

03:21

47.3km

Crag Pond – The Stang Forest loop from Barnard Castle
Intermediate

03:19

44.2km

Bowes Castle loop from Barnard Castle
Easy

01:13

19.3km

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    Tan Hill and Rogan's Seat loop — Yorkshire Dales

    03:48

    39.3km

    10.3km/h

    970m

    970m

    Expert

    4.0

    (1)

    4

    Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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    2

    Tan Hill Inn loop from Barnard Castle

    03:21

    47.3km

    14.2km/h

    650m

    650m

    Intermediate

    10

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Crag Pond – The Stang Forest loop from Barnard Castle

    03:19

    44.2km

    13.3km/h

    500m

    500m

    Intermediate

    4

    Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    Bowes Castle loop from Barnard Castle

    01:13

    19.3km

    15.8km/h

    260m

    260m

    Easy

    4.0

    (1)

    2

    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5

Viewpoint – Dig In Bench Viewpoint loop from Barnard Castle

03:05

41.9km

13.6km/h

720m

720m

Intermediate

5

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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September 3, 2025

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