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: September 3, 2025

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.17 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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18.0 km

Egglestone Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated above the River Tees about a mile south east of Barnard Castle. Founded between 1195 and 1198.

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20.4 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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33.2 km

Coach House Cafe at Egglestone Hall

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely cafe in the grounds of the Hall with indoor and outdoor seating. Can recommend the cheese scones!

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39.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

976 m

639 m

288 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

2.82 km

593 m

Elevation

Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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