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The Stang Climb – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

The Stang Climb – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

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The Stang Climb – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

03:01

53.4km

910m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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After 16.6 km for 4.17 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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856 m

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

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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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870 m

Deepdale Aqueduct

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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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12.5 km

West Plantation

Forest

24.2 km

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

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At 1,732 feet (528m), this historic Inn is the highest in Great Britain!

On the border of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales near the village of Keld, the pub is …

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32.5 km

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

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Number 51 in Simon Warren's list of 100 greatest climbs, Tan Hill is a long 10km drag to the top from its start point near Whaw. It heads to the …

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35.9 km

Lead Flue

Ruins

39.1 km

The Stang

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Watch out for unpredictable sheep strolling across the road!

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40.4 km

Welcome to Richmondshire

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Not only an achievement to make it up the stang but has amazing views at the top definitely worth the effort.

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40.5 km

The Stang Climb

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The Stang was the site of the 2013 National Hill Climb Championships. The gradient varies a lot - up to 18% in places, with an average around 5%. Wild and open landscape.

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52.0 km

Barnard Castle Bridge

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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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53.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

4.19 km

1.08 km

824 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.0 km

5.37 km

3.98 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 9 July

28°C

14°C

18 %

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The Stang Climb – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Deepdale Aqueduct

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

The Stang

Welcome to Richmondshire

The Stang Climb

Barnard Castle Bridge

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