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The best road cycling routes around Startforth

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

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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1. Bishop Auckland & Darlington loop from Barnard Castle

90.6km

04:26

770m

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

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2. Tan Hill Road Climb – The Stang Climb loop from Startforth

88.6km

05:16

1,780m

1,770m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. County Bridge (Barnard Castle) – Deepdale Aqueduct loop from Startforth

17.0km

00:52

220m

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

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4. County Bridge (Barnard Castle) – Barnard Castle loop from Startforth

16.6km

00:47

140m

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

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5. Piercebridge Village Green – Back Road to Clesby loop from Gainford

56.0km

02:22

310m

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

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The best road cycling routes around Startforth

1. Bishop Auckland & Darlington loop from Barnard Castle

2. Tan Hill Road Climb – The Stang Climb loop from Startforth

3. County Bridge (Barnard Castle) – Deepdale Aqueduct loop from Startforth

4. County Bridge (Barnard Castle) – Barnard Castle loop from Startforth

5. Piercebridge Village Green – Back Road to Clesby loop from Gainford

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