Winston Bridge – Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

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Winston Bridge – Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

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Winston Bridge – Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

03:00

50.1km

340m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.6 km

Winston Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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20.4 km

Eppleby Village Shop & Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

A very friendly place to stop and very welcoming to cyclists and even have kit to help if your unfortunate enough to break down👍🏻

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22.8 km

Greystone Plantation

Forest

23.9 km

Nine Acre Plantation

Forest

25.4 km

Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A 0.5 Mile long Climb up cliffe Hill, the hill has a average gradient of 3% peaking at around 12%.

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26.5 km

View of the River Tees from Piercebridge Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views over the tees.

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26.8 km

Piercebridge Organic Farmshop & Café

Highlight • Structure

Absolutely cracking farmshop and cafe which is usually crammed therefore it is best to book a table if you're planning on stopping off here. however there is a good cafe round the corner which is usually not too packed.

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26.9 km

Post Office Café and Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

you can charge your ebike battery here if it comes off your bike
it has nice local food and homemade cakes as well
toilet facilities

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27.0 km

St Mary's Church, Piercebridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful Church in Piercebridge if you're into architecture its worth a look!

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43.5 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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