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North East England

Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Moderate

5.0

(3)

22

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

04:22

16.5km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

42 m

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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2

723 m

Pedestrian Bridge Over the River Tees

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge crosses the River Tees

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3

814 m

River Tees at Barnard Castle

Highlight • River

The River Tees runs through Barnard Castle on its way to the North Sea

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4

3.28 km

Eggleston Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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4.33 km

Tees Bank Plantation

Forest

6

9.06 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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7

9.06 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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8

11.6 km

The Meeting of the Waters

Highlight • Natural Monument

9

14.3 km

Bench With a View of the Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

3.01 km

1.05 km

1.04 km

932 m

267 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.86 km

1.08 km

986 m

690 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

98 %

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