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The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Boldron

The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Boldron

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The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Boldron

04:09

81.0km

1,350m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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5.81 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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14.6 km

Lead Flue

Ruins

18.0 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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26.3 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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30.3 km

Descent from Tan Hill Inn

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From Tan Hill all the way down to Barras this is a superb descent on single track roads with breathtaking views

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35.0 km

View of Eden Valley from Barras

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Beautiful view of the Eden Valley

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42.3 km

North Pennines National Landscape Scenic Road: Middleton-in-Teesdale to Brough

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78.1 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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81.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.1 km

1.86 km

130 m

Surfaces

74.6 km

6.49 km

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 28 May

18°C

11°C

35 %

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The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Boldron

The Stang Climb

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Descent from Tan Hill Inn

View of Eden Valley from Barras

North Pennines National Landscape Scenic Road: Middleton-in-Teesdale to Brough

Barnard Castle Bridge

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