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Barnard Castle

Lune Railway Viaduct – Dig In Bench Viewpoint loop from Barnard Castle

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Barnard Castle

Lune Railway Viaduct – Dig In Bench Viewpoint loop from Barnard Castle

Hard

3

riders

Lune Railway Viaduct – Dig In Bench Viewpoint loop from Barnard Castle

04:42

60.2km

950m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.18 km for 86 m

After 41.0 km for 154 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.32 km

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

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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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4.75 km

Spring Wood

Forest

3

10.5 km

Romaldkirk Village

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4

14.8 km

Lune Railway Viaduct

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Old railway viaduct that you can now use as a walker or cyclist. Impressive.

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5

32.8 km

Nice smooth fast gravel

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36.1 km

Hamsterley Forest

Forest

7

39.2 km

Dig In Bench Viewpoint

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Rest point on the trails

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8

41.6 km

An official trail that can be found right at the end of Route 666 spanning around 0.2Mile depending on which route you decide to take. The Trail splits into blue/red …

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9

43.8 km

Forest Trail Junction

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10

44.2 km

Descend Bike Park Hamsterley

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Entry to the Downhill and the 4X tracks cost £7.00, there is also a uplift service. The price is £26.00 per person (non-club members must pay an additional £5 on …

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B

60.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

15.6 km

12.8 km

3.93 km

1.73 km

190 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

16.7 km

8.40 km

4.13 km

2.69 km

2.44 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Saturday 7 November

9°C

7°C

57 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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