Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Gainford

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Gainford

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Gainford

02:08

34.9km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.2 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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165 m

Gainford Village Green

Highlight • Monument

The village green in Gainford is just off the main road between Darlington and Barnard Castle. It is surrounded by some very nice buildings and is a pleasant place to stop.

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11.7 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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17.3 km

The Bowes Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bowes Museum is an art museum of national importance. It also runs a variety of activities and events throughout the year for the whole family.

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18.1 km

Barnard Castle Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

A market was established below the castle in the 13th-c. The impressive octagonal stone pavilion of the Market Cross was built in 1747. The arcade surrounding its base once sheltered …

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24.6 km

Whorlton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is now closed to all with no way of crossing because of high fences. It will be closed for at least another year. Quite a pain for us …

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24.6 km

Whorlton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Whorlton Bridge is a historic suspension bridge across the River Tees. Built between 1829 and 1831, it is the UK's oldest road suspension bridge with the deck totally supported by …

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26.8 km

Fish Pond Plantation

Forest

30.7 km

Winston Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Really nice place to stop for freshman break with really nice views.

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31.5 km

Winston Bridge and Spitfire Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a while at Winston bridge over the Tees. There's a model spitfire on display to commemorate a very daring spitfire pilot who flew at 250mph along the Tees and under the bridge.

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