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View of Newbiggin – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Nicky Watkinson

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View of Newbiggin – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Nicky Watkinson planned a road ride

March 3, 2026

View of Newbiggin – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Moderate

02:48

55.5km

19.8km/h

750m

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

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26.2 km

Lodge Syke Old Lead Mines in Hudes Hope

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice loop north of Middleton, with a remote setting and fantastic views.

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29.6 km

Aukside Plantation

Forest

31.2 km

Archaeological Site

32.5 km

Ravelin Gill

Forest

34.1 km

View of Newbiggin

Highlight • Viewpoint

38.8 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale Village Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Nestled in the picturesque Teesdale region, Middleton-in-Teesdale is situated on the northern banks of the River Tees and enveloped by the North Pennines.

This historic town witnessed significant growth in …

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54.1 km

Deepdale Aqueduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Constructed during the Victorian era, this footbridge spanning the River Tees was initially designed to convey water from the elevated moorland to the coastal industrial towns.

it now serves as …

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54.1 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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54.7 km

Barnard Castle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This medieval stone bridge spanning the River Tees serves as a vital link between the towns of Barnard Castle and Startforth.

Dating back to the 14th century, this historical structure, …

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55.4 km

Nobu & Sons

Highlight • Cafe

55.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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53.7 km

1.22 km

249 m

200 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.2 km

13.3 km

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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View of Newbiggin – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Lodge Syke Old Lead Mines in Hudes Hope

View of Newbiggin

Middleton-in-Teesdale Village Centre

Deepdale Aqueduct

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle Bridge

Nobu & Sons

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