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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Best Road Cycling Rides to Weardale–Teesdale Pass (B6278)

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1. Stanhope & St. John's Chapel loop from Middelton in Teesdale — North Pennines

47.7km

02:48

910m

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. Wolsingham and Barnard Castle loop from Bishop Auckland – North Pennines

94.5km

04:41

1,180m

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

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Elevation 500 m

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

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Weardale–Teesdale Pass (B6278)

1. Stanhope & St. John's Chapel loop from Middelton in Teesdale — North Pennines

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

3. Wolsingham and Barnard Castle loop from Bishop Auckland – North Pennines

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