Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.14 km

The Bowes Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Really good Museum situated on the outskirts of Barnard Castle. Famous for mechanical Silver Swan, and originalled belonged to the Bowes-Lyon family (relatives to the U.K Queen Elizabeth).
Well worth …

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6.04 km

No 3 Takeaway

Highlight • Other

friendly staff serving great food

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6.55 km

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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13.6 km

Tees Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This former railway line, which roughly follows the route of the Tees river, is now a walking path where cyclists are also welcome. Along the way you regularly come across …

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22.1 km

Hillgill Plantation

Forest

36.7 km

The Old Chapel Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open 10-4 everyday except Tuesday. Great coffee and cake, bacon/sausage butties. Enough bike parking for a group ride, plus a maintenance station with pump and tools. Walkers, runners, kayakers and dogs all welcome!

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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

2.35 km

1.62 km

1.25 km

1.21 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

19.7 km

1.56 km

857 m

687 m

Elevation

Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

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