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North East England

Barnard Castle Bridge – Whorlton Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Road cycling routes

North East England

Barnard Castle Bridge – Whorlton Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Easy

5.0

(2)

31

riders

Barnard Castle Bridge – Whorlton Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

01:40

38.4km

260m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38.3 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

173 m

Deepdale Aqueduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Constructed during the Victorian era, this footbridge spanning the River Tees was initially designed to convey water from the elevated moorland to the coastal industrial towns.

it now serves as …

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2

188 m

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Highlight • Bridge

This funny little bridge (with steps that you have to lift your bike up) is a quiet route alternative to the busy, main road that climbs up to the town centre. You also get a great view of the castle.

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3

733 m

Barnard Castle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This medieval stone bridge spanning the River Tees serves as a vital link between the towns of Barnard Castle and Startforth.

Dating back to the 14th century, this historical structure, …

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4

1.46 km

Nobu & Sons

Highlight • Cafe

5

23.8 km

Staindrop

Highlight • Other

6

24.0 km

The Country Tea Shop & Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

A friendly cafe that serves cakes and hot drinks and a extensive breakfast and lunch menu. The sunday lunch is recommeneded!
Open everyday from 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday lunch from 11:30 - 14:00.

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7

31.6 km

Whorlton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Oct 2021 - Whlorton Bridge closed to all users for at least 1 year, check Durham County Council web site, currently impossible to cross the Tees here.

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B

38.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

1.85 km

610 m

335 m

252 m

222 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

5.83 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

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Comments

April 25, 2024,Road Cycling - De Rosa

Took a novice a ride, hence the lower speed. It hailed on us, very cold but still somehow enjoyed being out on the bike ! Predominately Zone 1 ride.

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