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Deepdale Aqueduct – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Deepdale Aqueduct – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

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Deepdale Aqueduct – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

01:43

38.5km

260m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38.3 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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173 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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188 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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733 m

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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1.46 km

Nobu & Sons

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23.8 km

Staindrop

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24.0 km

The Country Tea Shop & Restaurant

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A friendly cafe that serves cakes and hot drinks and a extensive breakfast and lunch menu. The sunday lunch is recommeneded!
Open everyday from 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday lunch from 11:30 - 14:00.

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31.7 km

Whorlton Bridge

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Oct 2021 - Whlorton Bridge closed to all users for at least 1 year, check Durham County Council web site, currently impossible to cross the Tees here.

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38.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.1 km

1.61 km

950 m

304 m

248 m

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

6.33 km

233 m

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Deepdale Aqueduct – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Deepdale Aqueduct

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle Bridge

Nobu & Sons

Staindrop

The Country Tea Shop & Restaurant

Whorlton Bridge

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