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The best road cycling routes around Bowes

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Want to go road cycling around Bowes? We’ve reviewed all of the road rides around Bowes to identify the best. Explore them all here, and find your perfect road cycling route around Bowes.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

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1. Hartside Fell & Moor House Nature Reserve loop from Barnard Castle

139km

06:41

1,670m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Teesdale & Weardale loop from Barnard Castle — North Pennines

104km

05:24

1,740m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Bishop Auckland & Darlington loop from Barnard Castle

90.6km

04:26

770m

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

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4. The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Startforth

81.0km

04:09

1,350m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Brotherlee – Alston Cobbles on Front Street loop from Barnard Castle

111km

05:35

1,590m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Bowes

1. Hartside Fell & Moor House Nature Reserve loop from Barnard Castle

2. Teesdale & Weardale loop from Barnard Castle — North Pennines

3. Bishop Auckland & Darlington loop from Barnard Castle

4. The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Startforth

5. Brotherlee – Alston Cobbles on Front Street loop from Barnard Castle

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