This is a long moorland road that links Stanhope in Weardale to Eggleston in Teesdale. It's about 17km and reaches a high point of 511m on Middleton Common. It's quite a hilly road with the steepest section coming out of Stanhope if traveling from north to south.

Joe Wright

March 24, 2020

Road cycling

Good hill to push yourself on, great views at the top and an epic descend into Weardale/Teesdale

Alice Baddeley

October 8, 2023

Cycling

This is a scenic open road over moorland and reaches an impressive elevation of 511m on Middleton Common. It’s an undulating road but offers fabulous views in all directions. It crosses the border between Teasdale and Weardale.

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Location: Stanhope, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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