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The best cycling routes around Bowes

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

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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1. Eppleby & Castle Raby loop from Barnard Castle

52.8km

03:15

360m

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

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

78.4km

05:26

1,130m

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

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3. Gunnerside New Bridge – Keld loop from Low Row

39.2km

02:43

700m

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

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4. The Old Chapel Café loop from Startforth

40.7km

02:53

540m

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

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

81.6km

05:30

1,320m

1,330m

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

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The best cycling routes around Bowes

1. Eppleby & Castle Raby loop from Barnard Castle

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

3. Gunnerside New Bridge – Keld loop from Low Row

4. The Old Chapel Café loop from Startforth

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

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